rotation vs spin

rotation and spin both are nouns.

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

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

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

rotation (noun)	spin (noun)
the act of rotating as if on an axis	the act of rotating rapidly
a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)	a short drive in a car
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
(mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

rotation (verb)	spin (verb)
	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