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spin in Dutch

spin in Dutch is draaimoment, draaien, tollen — spin means to turn around quickly on an axis.

spin in Dutch

draaimoment
noun
draaien
noun
Rapid circular motion.
tollen
verb
draaien
verb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
spinnen
verb
spinnen
verb
(cricket, of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
doen draaien
verb
(cricket, of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
doen draaien
verb
(cricket, of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

What does "spin" mean?

  1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
    "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage."
  2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
    "The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring.""
  3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
    "Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season."
  4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.
    "He took the new car for a spin around the block."
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spin in a sentence

  • The dancer spun gracefully across the stage.
  • The wheel spun freely once the brake was released.
  • The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring."
  • The company tried to spin the poor sales figures as a sign of healthy caution.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spin" in Dutch?
"spin" in Dutch is draaimoment, draaien, tollen. spin means: To turn around quickly on an axis.
How do you use "spin" in a sentence?
Example: "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage." In Dutch, "spin" is draaimoment, draaien, tollen.
Are there other ways to say "spin" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "spin": draaimoment, draaien, tollen, spinnen, doen draaien.
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