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>

Synonyms gyrate, pinwheel, pirouette, revolve, roll, rotate, turn, twirl, wheel, whirl

Related Words coil, curl, curve, round, spiral, swirl, twine, twist, wind; circle, circulate, encircle, orbit, ring; pivot, swivel

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>

Synonyms pivot, revolve, roll, rotate, spin, swing, swirl, swivel, twirl, twist, wheel, whirl

Related Words screw, unscrew; twiddle; coil, crank, reel, wind; circulate