definition of
spin

[1] #1 spin v. [spin around, whirl, reel, gyrate] revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy". wn

[2] #2 spin v. stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods". wn

[3] #3 spin n. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile). wn

[4] #4 spin n. [twirl, twist, twisting, whirl] the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting". wn

[5] #5 spin n. a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin". wn