Definition of whirl

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Whirl (v. t.) A whorl. See Whorl.

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Gurge :: Gurge (n.) A whirlpool.
Circumrotation :: Circumrotation (n.) The act of rolling or revolving round, as a wheel; circumvolution; the state of being whirled round..
Whirl :: Whirl (v. t.) Anything that moves with a whirling motion.
Hurlbat :: Hurlbat (n.) See Whirlbat.
Whirligig :: Whirligig (n.) Any one of numerous species of beetles belonging to Gyrinus and allied genera. The body is firm, oval or boatlike in form, and usually dark colored with a bronzelike luster. These beetles live mostly on the surface of water, and move about with great celerity in a gyrating, or circular, manner, but they are also able to dive and swim rapidly. The larva is aquatic. Called also weaver, whirlwig, and whirlwig beetle..
Spin :: Spin (v. t.) To cause to turn round rapidly; to whirl; to twirl; as, to spin a top..
Whirlabout :: Whirlabout (n.) Something that whirls or turns about in a rapid manner; a whirligig.
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Whirlbone :: Whirlbone (n.) The patella, or kneepan..
Hurtle :: Hurtle (v. t.) To move with violence or impetuosity; to whirl; to brandish.
Twirl :: Twirl (v. t.) To move or turn round rapidly; to whirl round; to move and turn rapidly with the fingers.
Giddy :: Giddy (superl.) Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wavering and inclined to fall; lightheaded; dizzy..
Circumrotatory :: Circumrotatory (a.) turning, rolling, or whirling round..
Swallower :: Swallow (n.) That which ingulfs; a whirlpool.
Twirl :: Twirl (n.) The act of twirling; a rapid circular motion; a whirl or whirling; quick rotation.
Whirligig :: Whirligig (n.) Anything which whirls around, or in which persons or things are whirled about, as a frame with seats or wooden horses..
Tornado :: Tornado (n.) A violent whirling wind; specifically (Meteorol.), a tempest distinguished by a rapid whirling and slow progressive motion, usually accompaned with severe thunder, lightning, and torrents of rain, and commonly of short duration and small breadth; a small cyclone..
Whirled :: Whirled (imp. & p. p.) of Whir.
Gyration :: Gyration (n.) The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution..
Whirl-blast :: Whirl-blast (n.) A whirling blast or wind.
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