English to Afrikaans Meaning of spin - spin


Spin :
spin

rotasie, draai

draai, teister, rond gaan, omkransen, verdraai, draai oor, wiel

spindoringsdraaistekelrige
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Definitions of spin in English
Noun(1) a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile(2) the act of rotating rapidly(3) a short drive in a car(4) rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral(5) a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion
Verb(1) revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis(2) stream in jets, of liquids(3) cause to spin(4) make up a story(5) form a web by making a thread(6) work natural fibers into a thread(7) twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation(8) prolong or extend
Examples of spin in English
(1) Overall, Karaoke Revolution is a creative spin on the rhythm genre.(2) This Saturday, take a spin through the eight tour venues and see how it's being done.(3) I suppose if we put a positive spin on things, if the 3.73 was outperformed by the 3.46, we'd have some real problems.(4) This gives him momentum and sets him up for the moment of delivery, when his unusually supple wrists impart prodigious spin to the ball.(5) You can spin / plug, cast baits from a beach, floatfish, bottom-fish and and even troll from a boat for fish up to 100 lb or so with it.(6) Then, both worker and queen larvae spin cocoons and pupate (undergo several changes to emerge as adult bees).(7) It might, except that the heavy right spin placed on the cue ball imparts a small amount of left spin to the object ball.(8) Edward had been very impressed at how quickly she could spin such an even thread.(9) Because no one would be physically present at the event, waving banners or singing songs, the company/media/government could spin the story however they liked.(10) Call me lazy, but I don't really want to grow my own cotton, spin my own thread, weave my own cloth, and sew a shirt out of it.(11) And if, for once, their clubs don't do the talking, rest assured they will still put a favourable spin on things when they enter the media arena.(12) the figures were enough to make her head spin(13) So ultimately, there is a positive spin to this news item.(14) As a fired bullet travels through the barrel, the grooves guide the bullet and give it a rapid spin .(15) This leaves room for some to develop a meritocratic spin on the capitalist system.(16) he concluded the dance with a double spin
Related Phrases of spin
(1) spin-off ::
spin-off
(2) to spin ::
om spin
(3) spin out ::
spin uit
(4) spin around ::
draai in die rondte
(5) top spin ::
top spin
(6) spin down ::
spin down
(7) spin doctor ::
spin dokter
(8) spin round ::
spin rondom
Synonyms
Noun
1. rotation ::
rotasie
2. slant ::
inslag
4. twist ::
draai
5. tailspin ::
tailspin
Verb
6. revolve ::
draai
7. whirl ::
dwarreling
8. reel ::
reel
9. tell ::
vertel
10. spin out ::
spin uit
11. gyrate ::
rond draai
12. twirl ::
rond draai
Different Forms
spin, spins, spiny
Word Example from TV Shows
Or are you forgetting
when the Spin Doctors

Or are you forgetting when the Spin Doctors

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 5

And reverse the spin
on the antiproton...

And reverse the SPIN on the antiproton...

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 7

HOWARD: You guys talk.
I'm gonna take my scooter out for a spin.

HOWARD: You guys talk. I'm gonna take my scooter out for a SPIN.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 7

- Do you think this is in poor taste?
- Does it spin around and do tricks?

- Do you think this is in poor taste? - Does it SPIN around and do tricks?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9

Hey, want to take her for a spin?
Oh, yeah.

Hey, want to take her for a SPIN? Oh, yeah.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

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