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spins

/spɪnz/

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Rapid circular motion.

Examples :

"He put some spin on the cue ball."

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A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.

Examples :

"Understanding how electrons interact is key to comprehending the spins of atoms. "

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A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.

Examples :

"The politician was mocked in the press for his reliance on spin rather than facts."

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Rotation of the ball as it flies through the air; sideways movement of the ball as it bounces.

Examples :

"The baseball pitcher practiced different spins to make the ball harder for the batter to hit. "

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A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing and rolling in a spinning motion.

Examples :

"The pilot fought to recover the airplane from the dangerous spins it had entered after losing speed. "

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A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.

Examples :

""After a long day at work, my dad enjoys taking short spins in his vintage car to relax." "

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A bundle of spun material; a mass of strands and filaments.

Examples :

"The researcher examined the spins of silk produced by the silkworms, noting the varying thickness and color. "

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A single play of a record by a radio station.

Examples :

"The band was excited because their new song got ten spins on the local radio station this week. "

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A search of a prisoner's cell for forbidden articles.

Examples :

"The prison guards conducted a thorough spins of the prisoner's cell. "

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Unmarried woman, spinster.

Examples :

"In the small town, everyone knew Miss Abigail, one of the last remaining spins who lived alone in the old Victorian house. "

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The use of an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class.

Examples :

"My legs are sore after two spins this week at the gym. "

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To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

Examples :

"I spun myself around a few times."

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To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

Examples :

"They spin the cotton into thread."

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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.

Examples :

"The politician spins the unemployment numbers to make the economy look better than it is. "

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(of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.

Examples :

"The bowler spins the ball, hoping it will trick the batter. "

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(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

Examples :

"The basketball spins sideways when it hits the uneven pavement. "

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To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar

Examples :

"The candy maker spins the melted sugar into delicate threads to create cotton candy. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"The spider spins a delicate web in the corner of the window. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"The craftsman spins thin sheets of aluminum on the lathe to create shiny new bowls. "

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To move swiftly.

Examples :

"to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc."

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To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet.

Examples :

"Blood spins from a vein."

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To wait in a loop until some condition becomes true.

Examples :

"The washing machine spins, waiting for the water to drain completely before moving to the next cycle. "

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To play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey.

Examples :

"The DJ at the party spins classic rock vinyl all night. "

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To use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class.

Examples :

"The gym teacher had the students spin for 15 minutes as part of their physical education class. "

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An 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.

Examples :

"The faulty bearing in the machine shop's drill press spun, damaging the shaft and the journal beyond repair. "

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