spin

spin

noun

Definition of SPIN

1

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point <the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine>

Synonyms gyration, pirouette, reel, revolution, roll, rotation, twirl, wheel, whirl

Related Words circuit, circulation, ring, round; coil, curl, curve, spiral, twist, whorl; circle, orbit; eddy, swirl

2

a state of mental confusion <the news left me all in a spin>

Synonyms daze, dazedness, fog, muddle, spin, swoon

Related Words reverie, stupor, trance; befuddlement, bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement; delirium, malaise, paralysis; cloudiness, fogginess

Near Antonyms alertness, levelheadedness

3

a short trip for pleasure <a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon>

Synonyms jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sashay, sortie, spin

Related Words journey, travel(s), voyage; circuit, tour; expedition, odyssey, safari; detour; hike, peregrination, trek, walk; pilgrimage