whirl (Meaning)
whirl (n)
confused movement
the shape of something rotating rapidly
a usually brief attempt
the act of rotating rapidly
whirl (v)
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
cause to spin
flow in a circular current, of liquids
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
fly around
whirl (v. t.)
To turn round rapidly; to cause to rotate with velocity; to make to revolve.
To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to snatch; to harry.
A turning with rapidity or velocity; rapid rotation or circumvolution; quick gyration; rapid or confusing motion; as, the whirl of a top; the whirl of a wheel.
Anything that moves with a whirling motion.
A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached.
A whorl. See Whorl.
whirl (v. i.)
To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.
To move hastily or swiftly.
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whirl Sentence Examples
- The tornado sent debris whirling through the air.
- The dancer's skirt whirled gracefully as she performed.
- The leaves whirled and danced in the autumn wind.
- The washing machine whirled the clothes around with a loud roar.
- A whirl of emotions surged through her mind.
- The helicopter's blades whirled at high speed.
- The dog whirled around its tail, chasing its own shadow.
- The swimmer's arms whirled rhythmically through the water.
- A whirl of discontent was brewing within the community.
- The child's excitement whirled them into a frenzy of activity.
FAQs About the word whirl
confused movement, the shape of something rotating rapidly, a usually brief attempt, the act of rotating rapidly, turn in a twisting or spinning motion, cause t
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The tornado sent debris whirling through the air.
The dancer's skirt whirled gracefully as she performed.
The leaves whirled and danced in the autumn wind.
The washing machine whirled the clothes around with a loud roar.
