Whirl: meaning, definitions and examples

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whirl

[ wəːl ]

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move quickly in a circular motion

To whirl means to move quickly in a circular motion. It can be used to describe spinning rapidly or rotating swiftly around an axis.

Synonyms

rotate, spin, twirl

Examples of usage

The dancer whirled around the stage gracefully.
The leaves whirled in the wind.

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a rapid circular movement

As a noun, whirl refers to a rapid circular movement. It can also be used to describe a state of confusion or excitement.

Synonyms

rotation, spin, twirl

Examples of usage

The whirl of the tornado was terrifying.
She felt caught up in a whirl of emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "whirl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redemoinho

🇮🇳 बवंडर

🇩🇪 Wirbel

🇮🇩 pusaran

🇺🇦 вихор

🇵🇱 wir

🇯🇵 渦巻き (uzumaki)

🇫🇷 tourbillon

🇪🇸 remolino

🇹🇷 girdap

🇰🇷 소용돌이 (so-yongdori)

🇸🇦 دوامة (dawwama)

🇨🇿 vír

🇸🇰 vír

🇨🇳 旋涡 (xuán wō)

🇸🇮 vrtinec

🇮🇸 hvirfill

🇰🇿 құйын

🇬🇪 მბრუნავი (mbrunavi)

🇦🇿 girdap

🇲🇽 remolino

Word origin

The word 'whirl' originated from Middle English 'whirlen', which is related to Old Norse 'hvirfla' and Middle Low German 'wirbeln'. The sense of rapid circular movement has been used since the 15th century.

See also: whir, whirligig, whirling, whirlpool, whirlwind.