Whirl Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Whirl

Meaning 1 : cause to spin

    Synonyms : birl,  spin,  twirl
Meaning 2 : flow in a circular current, of liquids

    Synonyms : eddy,  purl,  swirl,  whirlpool
Meaning 3 : turn in a twisting or spinning motion

    Synonyms : swirl,  twiddle,  twirl
Meaning 4 : the shape of something rotating rapidly

    Synonyms : convolution,  swirl,  vortex
Meaning 5 : a usually brief attempt

    Example : I gave it a whirl

    Synonyms : crack,  fling,  go,  offer,  pass
Meaning 6 : revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

    Example : The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy

    Synonyms : gyrate,  reel,  spin,  spin around
Meaning 7 : fly around

    Example : rising smoke whirled in the air

    Synonyms : tumble,  whirl around
Meaning 8 : confused movement

    Example : he was caught up in a whirl of work

    Synonyms : commotion
Meaning 9 : the act of rotating rapidly

    Synonyms : spin,  twirl,  twist,  twisting

How to Pronounce Whirl

  • hwɜrl


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