whirl
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
whirls;
whirled;
whirling
whirls;
whirled;
whirling
Britannica Dictionary definition of WHIRL
1
[no object]
:
to move or go in a circle or curve especially with force or speed
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The cars were whirling around the track.
2
a
:
to turn rapidly in circles
:
spin
[no object]
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Clothes were whirling in the washing machine.
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whirling [=swirling] winds
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The water whirled around the drain.
[+ object]
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Her dance partner whirled her around.
b
[no object]
:
to turn quickly and suddenly
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She whirled [=wheeled] around in surprise.
3
[no object]
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to be dizzy or confused
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My head was whirling. [=reeling, spinning]
2
whirl
/ˈwɚrəl/
noun
plural
whirls
2
whirl
/ˈwɚrəl/
noun
plural
whirls
Britannica Dictionary definition of WHIRL
1
[count]
a
:
a fast turning movement
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He gave the crank a whirl. [=he turned the crank quickly]
b
:
something that is turning quickly in circles
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a whirl of dust
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whirls of smoke
2
[singular]
:
a state of busy movement or activity
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a whirl [=bustle] of activity
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She's trying to avoid getting caught up in the social whirl. [=busy social activity]
3
[singular]
:
a dizzy or confused mental state
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My head was in a whirl.
give (something) a whirl
informal
:
to attempt or try (something)
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He thought he'd give acting a whirl. [=he thought he'd try acting; he thought he'd try to become an actor]
