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spin verb

  /spɪn/
  • (transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
spinnen
  • (figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
beschönigen, positiv darstellen, schönreden
drehen
  • (ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
rotieren, schleudern

spin noun

  /spɪn/
  • (physics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
Spin
  • (aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
Trudeln, Drall
  • (countable, uncountable) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
Beschönigung, Schönfärberei, Zurechtlegung, passende Auslegung
  • A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.
Spritztour

spinning noun

  /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
  • The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
Spinnerei

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