Spin

Partisan framing technique

Spin is rotation around an axis.

A top spins, wheels spin, the Earth spins.

To spin is to make something rotate, or to rotate yourself: She spun around to face him.

Spin extends to producing thread by twisting fibers, which yields the metaphor of spinning a tale—drawing out a narrative.

In politics and public relations, spin is the art of presenting facts in a favorable light: The campaign put a positive spin on the poll numbers.

A spin doctor manages such messaging.

To spin off is to create something new from an existing thing: a television spinoff, a corporate spin-off.

To spin out is to lose control, as a car on ice.

Take it for a spin means test-drive something.

publicity

narrative

Account of events

messagingSending written digital communications
propagandaBiased information for influence
framingStructural or contextual shaping

angle · slant · PR · damage control · spokesperson · rhetoric · manipulation · bias · persuasion · talking points

rotation

revolve

Turn around center

twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
rotateTurn about an axis
whirlRotate very quickly

turn · gyrate · pivot · swivel · pirouette · centrifugal · axis · angular · torque · flywheel

physics

electron

Negative subatomic particle

quantumSmallest discrete unit
angular momentumRotational motion quantity
particleMinute piece of matter

magnetic · nucleus · fermion · boson · up · down · precession · orbital · polarization · entanglement

textiles

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

threadFiber for stitching
fiberPlant-based digestive aid
woolSheared animal fiber

cotton · distaff · bobbin · flax · silk · weaving · loom · skein · roving · fleece

driving

skid

Uncontrolled lateral slide

tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
fishtailRear-end lateral skid
wheelsCircular rotation devices

ice · burnout · donut · drift · loss of control · hydroplane · swerve · slide · road · tire

exercise

cycling

Riding on two wheels

stationary bikePedaled fitness equipment
PelotonInteractive exercise bike maker
classGrouping by shared traits

indoor cycling · cadence · resistance · cardio · instructor · sweat · workout · studio · SoulCycle · pedal

cricket

bowler

Pin-toppling player

deliveryConveyance of goods
ballSpherical plaything or gala
swingSuspended recreational seat

seam · turn · wicket · pitch · batsman · bounce · trajectory · pace · googly · flipper

Spin

narrative

revolve

electron

yarn

skid

cycling

bowler

Spin

Opposites

Phrases

Categories

Family