Definition of whirl

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Whirl (v. i.) To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.

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Whirler :: Whirler (n.) One who, or that which, whirls..
Vorticose :: Vorticose (a.) Vortical; whirling; as, a vorticose motion..
Vortex :: Vortex (n.) A mass of fluid, especially of a liquid, having a whirling or circular motion tending to form a cavity or vacuum in the center of the circle, and to draw in towards the center bodies subject to its action; the form assumed by a fluid in such motion; a whirlpool; an eddy..
Waltz :: Waltz (n.) A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for this kind of dance..
Gyral :: Gyral (a.) Moving in a circular path or way; whirling; gyratory.
Swish :: Swish (n.) A sound of quick movement, as of something whirled through the air..
Typhoon :: Typhoon (n.) A violent whirlwind; specifically, a violent whirlwind occurring in the Chinese seas..
Reel :: Reel (v. i.) To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
Turn :: Turn (v. i.) To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel turns on its axis; a spindle turns on a pivot; a man turns on his heel..
Hurlwind :: Hurlwind (n.) A whirlwind.
Twirl :: Twirl (v. t.) To move or turn round rapidly; to whirl round; to move and turn rapidly with the fingers.
Turbination :: Turbination (n.) The act of spinning or whirling, as a top..
Turbinated :: Turbinated (a.) Whirling in the manner of a top.
Whirl-blast :: Whirl-blast (n.) A whirling blast or wind.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force..
Pirouette :: Pirouette (v. i.) To perform a pirouette; to whirl, like a dancer..
Twirl :: Twirl (v. i.) To revolve with velocity; to be whirled round rapidly.
Upwhirl :: Upwhirl (v. t. & i.) To rise upward in a whirl; to raise upward with a whirling motion.
Swing :: Swing (v. t.) To give a circular movement to; to whirl; to brandish; as, to swing a sword; to swing a club; hence, colloquially, to manage; as, to swing a business..
Weel :: Weel (n.) A whirlpool.
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