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whirl::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | birl, spin, twirl |
| Type of | circumvolve, rotate |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | convolution, swirl, vortex |
| Type of | round shape |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | spin, twirl, twist, twisting |
| Type of | rotary motion, rotation |
| Has types | birling, logrolling, pirouette |
Examples of whirl
whirl
Combine in a food processor with 3 tablespoons horseradish and whirl to a puree.
From the post-gazette.com
When he lost interest in the project, he persuaded Jenkinson to give it a whirl.
From the kansas.com
Pipe or spoon onto one flat side of a whirl, leaving a small hole in the centre.
From the express.co.uk
A whirl of little dramas, courtships and intrigues came to life within minutes.
From the washingtonpost.com
As soon as he came to power, Brandt touched off a whirl of diplomatic activity.
From the time.com
An English princess is swept up in a whirl of feuds and romance in the Highlands.
From the washingtonpost.com
We noticed the lights on a few weeks ago, though, and decided to give it a whirl.
From the democratandchronicle.com
The transfer tilt-a-whirl hadn't stopped spinning after Douglas departed, though.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
As the sun prepared to set, we climbed to a rooftop to observe a dervish whirl.
From the edition.cnn.com
- Confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits"
- Twirl: turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
- Cause to spin; "spin a coin"
- The shape of something rotating rapidly
- Crack: a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
- Eddy: flow in a circular current, of liquids
- Spin: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
- Spin: the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
- Fly around; "The clothes tumbled in the dryer"; "rising smoke whirled in the air"
