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whirl
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrl
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
whirls, whirling, whirled |
definition 1: |
to revolve, spin, or move rapidly in a circular motion.
He turned on the fan, and the blade whirled.The light snow whirled in the cold air.- synonyms:
- revolve, spin
- similar words:
- gyrate, reel, roll, rotate, swirl, twirl
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definition 2: |
to turn or change direction suddenly; wheel about.
He whirled around to glare at me.- synonyms:
- wheel
- similar words:
- about-face, chop, pivot, swing, swivel, twirl
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definition 3: |
to have a sensation of spinning rapidly; reel.
His head whirled after riding the roller coaster.- synonyms:
- reel, spin, swirl
- similar words:
- turn
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related words: |
circle, dance, revolve, turn, twist |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to give a rapid spinning or turning motion to; cause to revolve.
He whirled his partner on the dance floor.- synonyms:
- spin, twirl
- similar words:
- revolve, rotate, swirl
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definition 2: |
to drive or carry along very rapidly or in a circular or curving direction.
The wind whirled the newspaper across the park.- similar words:
- flutter, swirl
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related words: |
roll, swing, tumble, turn |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or motion of whirling.
- synonyms:
- spin
- similar words:
- gyration, reel, rotation, swirl, twirl, whirligig, whorl
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definition 2: |
a state or sensation of dizziness or confusion.
Their philosophical discussion left my head in a whirl.- synonyms:
- spin
- similar words:
- reel
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definition 3: |
that which moves or happens rapidly, as a series of events; bustle.
a whirl of social activity- synonyms:
- bustle
- similar words:
- flurry, flutter, romp, rush, vortex, whirlwind
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definition 4: |
something that whirls or is whirled.
a whirl of dust- similar words:
- whir, whirlwind, whorl
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definition 5: |
(informal) a short ride for pleasure, as in an automobile.
- synonyms:
- spin
- similar words:
- joy ride, ride, trip, turn
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definition 6: |
(informal) a quick attempt or trial.
Let's give this idea a whirl.- synonyms:
- crack, go, try
- similar words:
- attempt, trial
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related words: |
crack, drive, go, maelstrom, turn |
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