Definition of whirl

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Whirl (v. t.) A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached..

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Whirlabout :: Whirlabout (n.) Something that whirls or turns about in a rapid manner; a whirligig.
Reel :: Reel (v. i.) To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
Vortical :: Vortical (a.) Of or pertaining to a vortex or vortexes; resembling a vortex in form or motion; whirling; as, a vortical motion..
Weel :: Weel (n.) A whirlpool.
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..
Turbinated :: Turbinated (a.) Whirling in the manner of a top.
Pirouette :: Pirouette (n.) A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing.
Giddy :: Giddy (superl.) Bewildering on account of rapid turning; running round with celerity; gyratory; whirling.
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..
Whirling :: Whirling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Whir.
Whirlbone :: Whirlbone (n.) The patella, or kneepan..
Eddy :: Eddy (n.) A current of water or air moving in a circular direction; a whirlpool.
Gyratory :: Gyratory (a.) Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around..
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..
Whirl :: Whirl (v. i.) To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.
Whirlbat :: Whirlbat (n.) Anything moved with a whirl, as preparatory for a blow, or to augment the force of it; -- applied by poets to the cestus of ancient boxers..
Vertiginous :: Vertiginous (a.) Turning round; whirling; rotary; revolving; as, vertiginous motion..
Swish :: Swirl (n.) A whirling motion; an eddy, as of water; a whirl..
Whirlwig :: Whirlwig (n.) A whirligig.
Dizziness :: Dizziness (n.) Giddiness; a whirling sensation in the head; vertigo.
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