spin vs twist

spin and twist both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spin and twist are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spin include twirl, twisting, whirl.

As verbs, twist is a hypernym of spin; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than spin:

Other hypernyms of spin include distort, twine.

spin (noun)	twist (noun)
the act of rotating rapidly	social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
a short drive in a car	any clever maneuver
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral	the act of rotating rapidly
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)	turning or twisting around (in place)
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)	the act of winding or twisting
	a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
	an interpretation of a text or action
	an unforeseen development
	a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
	a jerky pulling movement
	a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
	a circular segment of a curve
	a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

spin (verb)	twist (verb)
prolong or extend	twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation	form into twists
work natural fibers into a thread	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
form a web by making a thread	turn in the opposite direction
make up a story	form into a spiral shape
stream in jets, of liquids	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis	twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
cause to spin	to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
	do the twist
	extend in curves and turns