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SPINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Spins.

How to pronounce spins:

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Spins - as a noun

A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gyrationrevolutionrotation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of rotating rapidly

Example: "He gave the crank a spin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twirltwisttwistingwhirl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short drive in a car

Example: "He took the new car for a spin"

Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tailspin

A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

Example: "The campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

Spins - as a verb

Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyratereelspin aroundwhirl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolverotate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stream in jets, of liquids

Example: "The creek spun its course through the woods"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
streamwell out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to spin

Example: "Spin a coin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birltwirlwhirl

Make up a story

Example: "Spin a yarn"

Form a web by making a thread

Example: "Spiders spin a fine web"

Work natural fibers into a thread

Example: "Spin silk"

Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

Example: "The president's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay outpresentrepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prolong or extend

Example: "Spin out a visit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spin out

Example Sentences

"The dancer spins gracefully on one foot."
"The top spins rapidly on the floor."
"The car spins out of control on the icy road."
"She spins the yarn into a fine thread."
"The DJ spins the record on the turntable."
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Word Game Points

Is SPINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SPINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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