protract vs spin

protract is not a noun while spin is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
protract	No	No	Yes	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spin is a hyponym of protract; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protract:

Other hyponyms of protract include extend, temporise, temporize, spin out.

protract (noun)	spin (noun)
	the act of rotating rapidly
	a short drive in a car
	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

protract (verb)	spin (verb)
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer	prolong or extend
	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
	work natural fibers into a thread
	form a web by making a thread
	make up a story
	stream in jets, of liquids
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
	cause to spin