Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Spins.
How to pronounce spins:
US
Spins - as a noun
A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gyration12revolution13rotation8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of rotating rapidly
Example: "He gave the crank a spin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twirl8twist8twisting12whirl11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short drive in a car
Example: "He took the new car for a spin"
A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
Example: "The campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
Spins - as a verb
Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyrate10reel4spin aroundwhirl11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolve13rotate6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stream in jets, of liquids
Example: "The creek spun its course through the woods"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stream8well outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up a story
Example: "Spin a yarn"
Form a web by making a thread
Example: "Spiders spin a fine web"
Work natural fibers into a thread
Example: "Spin silk"
Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
Example: "The president's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay outpresent9represent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The dancer spins gracefully on one foot."
"The top spins rapidly on the floor."
"The car spins out of control on the icy road."
"She spins the yarn into a fine thread."
"The DJ spins the record on the turntable."
Word Game Points
Is SPINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SPINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spins is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
