Definition of spins

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• spins is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• spins is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• spins is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of spins

• cause to spin (verb)

  Examples

  1. spin a coin

  Synonyms

  1. birl
  2. twirl
  3. whirl
• prolong or extend (verb)

  Examples

  1. spin out a visit

  Synonyms

  1. spin out
• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. tailspin
• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. gyrate
  2. reel
  3. spin around
  4. whirl
• the act of rotating rapidly (noun)

  Examples

  1. he gave the crank a spin

  Synonyms

  1. twirl
  2. twist
  3. twisting
  4. whirl
• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) (noun)

  Examples

  1. the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
• a short drive in a car (noun)

  Examples

  1. he took the new car for a spin
• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) (noun)
• form a web by making a thread (verb)

  Examples

  1. spiders spin a fine web
• make up a story (verb)

  Examples

  1. spin a yarn
• stream in jets, of liquids (verb)
• twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation (verb)

  Examples

  1. The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
• work natural fibers into a thread (verb)

  Examples

  1. spin silk

See definition of spins in Merriam Webster