whirligig (Meaning)
whirligig (n)
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
whirligig (v)
whirl or spin like a whirligig
whirligig (n.)
A child's toy, spun or whirled around like a wheel upon an axis, or like a top.
Anything which whirls around, or in which persons or things are whirled about, as a frame with seats or wooden horses.
A mediaeval instrument for punishing petty offenders, being a kind of wooden cage turning on a pivot, in which the offender was whirled round with great velocity.
Any one of numerous species of beetles belonging to Gyrinus and allied genera. The body is firm, oval or boatlike in form, and usually dark colored with a bronzelike luster. These beetles live mostly on the surface of water, and move about with great celerity in a gyrating, or circular, manner, but they are also able to dive and swim rapidly. The larva is aquatic. Called also weaver, whirlwig, and whirlwig beetle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whirligig
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whirligig Sentence Examples
- The whirligig spun rapidly in the wind, its colorful arms creating a vibrant blur.
- The children eagerly chased after the whirligig as it darted through the park.
- The old man patiently crafted whirligigs from scrap wood, each one a unique masterpiece.
- The whirligig hung motionless from the porch ceiling, a testament to the calm of the summer day.
- With a playful shove, the whirligig was sent spinning into the breeze, its cheerful laughter echoing through the air.
- The whirligig's vibrant colors danced in the sunlight, bringing joy to all who beheld it.
- The mechanical whirligig fascinated the young engineer, inspiring him to pursue a career in robotics.
- The intricate workings of the whirligig were a testament to its creator's ingenuity.
- The whirligig twirled and dipped gracefully, a mesmerizing sight against the backdrop of the setting sun.
- The giant whirligig towered over the fairground, its towering arms a beacon of merriment.
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a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin, a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement, w
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The whirligig spun rapidly in the wind, its colorful arms creating a vibrant blur.
The children eagerly chased after the whirligig as it darted through the park.
The old man patiently crafted whirligigs from scrap wood, each one a unique masterpiece.
The whirligig hung motionless from the porch ceiling, a testament to the calm of the summer day.
