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spun
We have found lemma(root) word of spun : spin.
Definitions
[spɪn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly
(e.g: the girl spun round in alarm)
- draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery
(e.g: an old lady sat, spinning thread)
- give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias
(e.g: ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour)
- fish with a spinner
(e.g: they were spinning for salmon in the lake)
Phrases:
- spin a yarn
- spin one's wheels
Origin
:
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century
[spɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a rapid turning or whirling motion
(e.g: he concluded the dance with a double spin)
- a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure
(e.g: a spin around town)
- the presentation of information in a particular way; a slant, especially a favourable one
(e.g: officials put a positive spin on the report)
- a piece of good or bad luck
(e.g: Kevin had had a rough spin)
Phrases:
- spin a yarn
- spin one's wheels
Origin
:
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century
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