spin


spin

verb

Definition of SPIN

1
to move in circles around an axis or center <spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds>
2
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around <my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause>
Synonyms reel, swim, turn, whirl
Related Words swirl
Near Antonyms calm, collect; settle, steady
3
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis <spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy>

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