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to whirl
01
ruotare, vorticare
to turn or spin rapidly in a twisting motion
Intransitive
Example
The autumn leaves whirled in a beautiful dance as they descended from the trees.
The leaves were caught in the wind and whirled through the air.
02
vorticare, girare
to revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis in a circular motion
Intransitive
Example
The ceiling fan whirled overhead, providing a cool breeze in the room.
The helicopter 's rotor blades whirled above, propelling the aircraft through the sky.
The storm caused the windmill 's blades to whirl as they generated electricity.
03
far girare, vorticare
to cause or make something spin or rotate
Transitive: to whirl sb/sth
Example
The chef whirled the ingredients in the blender to create a smooth sauce.
The child whirled the top on the floor, watching it spin rapidly.
She whirled the jump rope above her head before beginning to skip.
Whirl
01
turbinio, rotazione
the act of rotating rapidly
02
turbinio, vortice
confused movement
03
tentativo, prova
a usually brief attempt
04
vortice, giro
with full force
05
vortice, giro
the shape of something rotating rapidly
Esempio
The autumn leaves whirled in a beautiful dance as they descended from the trees.
The leaves were caught in the wind and whirled through the air.
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