English vs. Spin
Englishnoun
(US) Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.
Englishnoun
(figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.
Englishadjective
Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.
Englishnoun
Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons.
Englishnoun
The language of England or of the English nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries.
Englishnoun
A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type.
Englishnoun
A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.
Englishverb
To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain.
Englishverb
To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion.
Englishnoun
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries
Englishnoun
the people of England
Englishnoun
the discipline that studies the English language and literature
Englishnoun
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
Englishadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture;
Englishadjective
relating to England or its people or language.
Englishnoun
the language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world.
Englishnoun
the people of England.
Englishnoun
spin or side given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards
Spinverb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
Spinverb
(transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
Spinverb
To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
Spinverb
To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
Spinverb
To move sideways when bouncing.
Spinverb
(cooking) To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar
Spinverb
To form (a web, a cocoon, silk, etc.) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc.
Spinverb
To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe.
Spinverb
To move swiftly.
Spinverb
To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet.
Spinverb
To wait in a loop until some condition becomes true.
Spinverb
To play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey.
Spinnoun
Rapid circular motion.
Spinnoun
(physics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
Spinnoun
A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
Spinnoun
(sports) Rotation of the ball as it flies through the air; sideways movement of the ball as it bounces.
Spinnoun
A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing and rolling in a spinning motion.
Spinnoun
A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.
Spinnoun
A bundle of spun material; a mass of strands and filaments.
Spinnoun
A single play of a record by a radio station.
Spinnoun
(dated) Unmarried woman, spinster.
Spinverb
To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing out and twisting a fibrous material.
Spinverb
To draw out tediously; to form by a slow process, or by degrees; to extend to a great length; - with out; as, to spin out large volumes on a subject.
Spinverb
To protract; to spend by delays; as, to spin out the day in idleness.
Spinverb
To cause to turn round rapidly; to whirl; to twirl; as, to spin a top.
Spinverb
To form (a web, a cocoon, silk, or the like) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; - said of the spider, the silkworm, etc.
Spinverb
To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe.
Spinverb
To practice spinning; to work at drawing and twisting threads; to make yarn or thread from fiber; as, the woman knows how to spin; a machine or jenny spins with great exactness.
Spinverb
To move round rapidly; to whirl; to revolve, as a top or a spindle, about its axis.
Spinverb
To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet; as, blood spinsfrom a vein.
Spinverb
To move swifty; as, to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc.
Spinnoun
The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle.
Spinnoun
Velocity of rotation about some specified axis.
Spinnoun
an interpretation of an event which is favorable to the interpreter or to the person s/he supports. A person whose task is to provide such interpretations for public relations purposes is called a spin doctor.
Spinnoun
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
Spinnoun
the act of rotating rapidly;
Spinnoun
a short drive in a car;
Spinnoun
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
Spinnoun
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion);
Spinverb
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis;
Spinverb
stream in jets, of liquids;
Spinverb
cause to spin;
Spinverb
make up a story;
Spinverb
form a web by making a thread;
Spinverb
work natural fibers into a thread;
Spinverb
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation;
Spinverb
prolong or extend;
