Definitions of spin:

• noun:   a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

  Example: "The campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

• noun:   a short drive in a car

  Example: "He took the new car for a spin"

• noun:   the act of rotating rapidly

  Example: "He gave the crank a spin"

• noun:   a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
• noun:   rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
• verb:   revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
• verb:   stream in jets, of liquids
• verb:   prolong or extend

  Example: "Spin out a visit"

• verb:   twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

  Example: "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrasing"

• verb:   work natural fibers into a thread

  Example: "Spin silk"

• verb:   form a web by making a thread

  Example: "Spiders spin a fine web"

• verb:   make up a story

  Example: "Spin a yarn"

• verb:   cause to spin

  Example: "Spin a coin"