whirl

/wˈɜːl/

/ˈhwɝɫ/, /ˈwɝɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to whirl

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

synonyms : gyrate

reel

spin

spin around

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

synonyms : swirl

twiddle

twirl

cause to spin

synonyms : birl

spin

twirl

flow in a circular current, of liquids

synonyms : eddy

purl

swirl

whirlpool

fly around

synonyms : tumble

whirl around

Whirl

[NOUN]

the act of rotating rapidly

synonyms : spin

twirl

twist

twisting

confused movement

synonyms : commotion

a usually brief attempt

synonyms : crack

fling

offer

pass

with full force

the shape of something rotating rapidly

synonyms : convolution

swirl

vortex

Examples

1. I intend to remain faithful, simply because I've given infidelity a whirl and it doesn't work for me.

2. A decade ago, Whitley became enamored of romance and gave writing a whirl.

3. Number three is whirling chairs.

4. Docs, give it a whirl.

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