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Meaning of spun

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spun

Pronunciation:/ˈspʌn//ˈspʌn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

    Example: I spun myself around a few times.

  2. To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

    Example: They spin the cotton into thread.

  3. To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.

  4. (of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.