spin ... degrees

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

To turn around quickly by a specific angle, often uncontrollably.

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Examples (10)

  • After hitting the ice patch, the car spun a full 180 degrees into the ditch.
  • The talented ballerina can spin 360 degrees perfectly on one toe.
  • The figure skater spun an incredible 720 degrees in the air for her final move.
  • Watch how the toy top spins hundreds of degrees before it finally wobbles to a stop.
  • He lost his footing and spun 90 degrees, nearly falling over.
  • The robot arm is programmed to spin exactly 45 degrees to the left.
  • During the airshow, the stunt plane would spin 360 degrees in a thrilling barrel roll.
  • The office chair will spin a few degrees if you push off the desk lightly.
  • Losing control, the motorcycle spun a terrifying 270 degrees across the track.
  • To calibrate the sensor, you need to make it spin a complete 360 degrees.