Definition & Meaning of "pinwheel"

a classic handheld toy that consists of a paper or plastic wheel with blades attached to a stick, which spins when blown by the wind, creating a colorful and mesmerizing visual effect. It is often used for outdoor play or as a decorative item for festive occasions

a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim

perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels