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whirl

to spin

Related forms: whirl · 3 words in this dictionary

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3 words

to move or make something move quickly around and around

Shared component: whirl · to spin

a powerful, circular current of water that can pull objects down into its center.

whirl+pool

Shared component: whirl · to spin

A toy that spins rapidly, such as a top or a pinwheel.

whirl+i+gig

Shared component: whirl · to spin