Definition of “spin”
verb:
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To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
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To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
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To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
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To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
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To move sideways when bouncing.
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To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar.
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noun:
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Circular motion.
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A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
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A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
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Rotation of the ball as it flies through the air; sideways movement of the ball as it bounces.
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A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing and rolling in a spinning motion.
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A brief trip by vehicle.
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adjective:
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Describing a spin bowler, or his style of bowling.
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