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Spin (Verb)

Cause to spin; "spin a coin".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She will spin the wheel again to see if anyone wins a prize.
To spin a basketball on one finger, you first need to make sure it has enough air in it.
With one flick of his wrist, he will spin the Frisbee as far as he can across the park.
Can you spin the music box to hear the lullaby.
When she was bored, she liked to spin her pen around her thumb and index finger.

Prolong or extend; "spin out a visit".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Make up a story; "spin a yarn".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

As she sat by the fireplace, Ella began to spin a tale of adventure and bravery that captivated the attention of everyone in the room.
The old sailor was known for his ability to spin a yarn that would make the most skeptical of listeners believe in sea monsters and hidden treasure.
Gather around, children, and I'll spin you a story of a magical kingdom hidden deep within the forest.
With a twinkle in his eye, Jack started to spin a fantasy of discovering a lost city filled with ancient artifacts and mysterious relics.
As the night wore on, the campers took turns trying to outdo each other as they spun tales of ghostly encounters and supernatural events.