[spɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly
(e.g: the girl spun round in alarm)

- draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery
(e.g: an old lady sat, spinning thread)

- give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias
(e.g: ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour)

- fish with a spinner
(e.g: they were spinning for salmon in the lake)


Phrases:
- spin a yarn
- spin one's wheels

Origin:
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century

[spɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rapid turning or whirling motion
(e.g: he concluded the dance with a double spin)

- a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure
(e.g: a spin around town)

- the presentation of information in a particular way; a slant, especially a favourable one
(e.g: officials put a positive spin on the report)

- a piece of good or bad luck
(e.g: Kevin had had a rough spin)


Phrases:
- spin a yarn
- spin one's wheels

Origin:
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century