verb🔗ShareSich drehen, rotierenTo rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction."I spun myself around a few times."Ich drehte mich ein paar Mal im Kreis.actionmachinephysicsenergytechnicalvehiclesportsailingspaceprocessdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpinnenTo make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together."They spin the cotton into thread."Sie spinnen die Baumwolle zu Faden.materialprocessindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDarstellen, interpretieren, so darstellen, dass es günstig erscheintTo present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance."The teacher spun her explanation of the difficult math concept to make it sound much easier than it really was. "Die Lehrerin stellte ihre Erklärung des schwierigen mathematischen Konzepts so dar, dass es viel einfacher klang, als es tatsächlich war.mediapoliticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Ball drehen (beim Bowlen)(of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch."The bowler spun the ball, making it curve sideways as it bounced on the green. "Der Bowler ließ den Ball drehen, wodurch er sich seitlich krümmte, als er auf dem Rasen aufsprang.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeitwärts rollen(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing."The bouncy ball spun sideways as it hit the edge of the table. "Der Flummi rollte seitwärts, als er den Tischrand traf.sportphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Fäden ziehen, spinnenTo form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar"The candy maker spun the sugar into thin, colorful ribbons for the Easter treats. "Der Süßwarenhersteller zog den Zucker zu dünnen, bunten Bändern für die Osterleckereien.foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpinnenTo form (a web, a cocoon, silk, etc.) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc."The spider spun a delicate web across the corner of the room. "Die Spinne spann ein zartes Netz in der Ecke des Raumes.animalbiologynatureinsectorganismmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormen, drehenTo shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe."The metalworker spun the sheet of copper into a beautiful, hollow bowl. "Der Metallarbeiter formte das Kupferblech zu einer wunderschönen, hohlen Schüssel.materialtechnologymachineprocessindustrytechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharesich drehen, wirbelnTo move swiftly."to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc."sich mit einer Kutsche, mit dem Fahrrad usw. die Straße entlang zu drehen.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFäden ziehen, spinnenTo stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet."Blood spins from a vein."Blut tritt aus einer Vene in Fäden aus.technologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn einer Schleife warten, bis eine Bedingung erfüllt istTo wait in a loop until some condition becomes true."The program spun for several minutes, waiting for the server to respond. "Das Programm wartete mehrere Minuten in einer Schleife, bis der Server antwortete.computingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuflegenTo play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey."The DJ spun classic disco records all night long at the party. "Der DJ legte die ganze Nacht lang klassische Disco-Platten auf der Party auf.musicentertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf einem Heimtrainer fahrenTo use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class."She spun for an hour in the gym's spinning class, working up a good sweat. "Sie fuhr eine Stunde lang in der Spinning-Klasse des Fitnessstudios und kam dabei ordentlich ins Schwitzen.sportactionbodymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestfressen, BlockierenAn abnormal condition in journal bearings where the bearing seizes to the shaft that is rotating and rotates inside the journal, destroying both the shaft and the journal."The faulty bearing spun the shaft, causing significant damage to both the rotating part and the housing. "Das fehlerhafte Lager blockierte die Welle und verursachte erhebliche Schäden sowohl am rotierenden Teil als auch am Gehäuse.technicalmachineconditionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
