whirl
1 of 2verb/wɝl/
Forms:whirls,whirling,whirled,whirled
1
to turn or spin rapidly in a twisting motion
- 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.
- The tornado's powerful winds caused debris to whirl around violently.
- The wind caught the paper and caused it to whirl away into the distance.
2
to revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis in a circular motion
- The storm caused the windmill's blades to whirl as they generated electricity.
- The toy top whirled around on the floor, entertaining the child with its spinning motion.
- 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.
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3
to cause or make something spin or rotate
transitive- The child whirled the top on the floor, watching it spin rapidly.
- The chef whirled the ingredients in the blender to create a smooth sauce.
- The strong wind whirled the leaves around in a swirling motion.
- She whirled the jump rope above her head before beginning to skip.
- The ballet dancer's partner whirled her across the stage during the performance.