dreie — meaning in English

English meaning

• spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
• turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

Senses

dreie is used for these senses in English:

• turn (transitive) To shape (something) symmetrically by rotating it against a stationary cutting tool, as on a lathe.
• turn (transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.

spin — full definition

1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.

turn — full definition

1. verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
2. verb To become or change into something else.
3. noun A person's chance or opportunity in a sequence, such as in a game or rota.
4. noun A change in direction or course.

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