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whirls
verb(whirl)
cause to spin
Synonyms: birl, spin, twirl,
whirls
verb(whirl)
flow in a circular current, of liquids
Synonyms: eddy, purl, swirl, whirlpool,
whirls
verb(whirl)
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
Synonyms: swirl, twiddle, twirl,
whirls
noun(whirl)
the shape of something rotating rapidly
Synonyms: convolution, swirl, vortex,
whirls
noun(whirl)
a usually brief attempt
Synonyms: crack, fling, go, offer, pass,
Examples:
I gave it a whirl.
whirls
verb(whirl)
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Synonyms: gyrate, reel, spin, spin around,
Examples:
The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy.
whirls
verb(whirl)
fly around
Synonyms: tumble, whirl around,
Examples:
Rising smoke whirled in the air.
whirls
noun(whirl)
confused movement
Synonyms: commotion,
Examples:
He was caught up in a whirl of work.
whirls
noun(whirl)
the act of rotating rapidly
Synonyms: spin, twirl, twist, twisting,

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