spins

v. to turn around and around very fast.

v. to rotate or cause to rotate rapidly around an axis.

“The dancer spins across the stage during the final part of the show.”

“The turbine spins at thousands of revolutions per minute, generating enough electricity to power the entire coastal district.”

v. to tell a long or complicated story, often one that is made up.

v. to draw out or produce a narrative, often involving fabrication or creative embellishment.

“He often spins tall tales about his adventures in the mountains.”

“The novelist skillfully spins a complex web of intrigue, keeping the reader guessing until the final chapter.”

n. more than one act of turning around quickly.

n. plural instances of rapid rotational movements.

“The figure skater performed several perfect spins during her routine.”

“The pilot practiced controlled spins to ensure he could recover the aircraft in the event of an emergency stall.”

n. a dizzy feeling where you think the room is turning around you.

n. a sensation of vertigo or dizziness, typically resulting from overconsumption of alcohol or a physical ailment.

“He lay down on the bed because he had the spins after the party.”

“After the carnival ride stopped, she sat on the bench for ten minutes waiting for the spins to subside.”

Informal