Spin: meaning, definitions and examples

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spin

[ spɪn ]

^{Context #1}

in a dance or with a sudden turn

To spin is to turn around quickly. When you spin, you rotate your body rapidly in a circular motion.

Synonyms

rotate, twirl, whirl

Examples of usage

I watched the figure skater spin gracefully on the ice.
The dancer spun around on one foot.

^{Context #2}

a swift whirling motion

A spin is a rapid rotation or whirl. It can refer to a quick turn or spin around an axis.

Synonyms

rotation, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

The top went into a fast spin.
The car went into a spin on the icy road.

Translations

Translations of the word "spin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 girar

🇮🇳 घूमना

🇩🇪 drehen

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 обертатися

🇵🇱 obracać się

🇯🇵 回転する (かいてんする)

🇫🇷 tourner

🇪🇸 girar

🇹🇷 dönmek

🇰🇷 돌다

🇸🇦 يدور

🇨🇿 otáčet se

🇸🇰 otáčať sa

🇨🇳 旋转 (xuánzhuǎn)

🇸🇮 vrteti se

🇮🇸 snúast

🇰🇿 айналу

🇬🇪 ტრიალი

🇦🇿 fırlanmaq

🇲🇽 girar

Word origin

The word 'spin' originated from the Old English word 'spinnan', meaning 'to draw out and twist fiber into thread'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of rapid rotation or turning. The word has been used in various contexts, from spinning yarn to describing rapid movements in dance or sports.

See also: spindle, spine, spinner, spinning.