English dictionary

whirl

/hw//[@]/rl/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

confused movement

noun.event

Examples
He was caught up in a whirl of work.

Synonyms commotion

Source: WordNet 3.0
the shape of something rotating rapidly

noun.shape

Synonyms convolution swirl vortex

Source: WordNet 3.0
a usually brief attempt

noun.act

Examples
I gave it a whirl.

Synonyms crack fling go offer pass

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of rotating rapidly

noun.act

Synonyms spin twirl twist twisting

Source: WordNet 3.0
A turning with rapidity or velocity; rapid rotation or circumvolution; quick gyration; rapid or confusing motion; as, the <i>whirl</i> of a top; the <i>whirl</i> of a wheel.

noun

Source: webster1913

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

verb.motion

Synonyms swirl twiddle twirl

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to spin

verb.motion

Synonyms birl spin twirl

Source: WordNet 3.0
flow in a circular current, of liquids

verb.motion

Synonyms eddy purl swirl whirlpool

Source: WordNet 3.0
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

verb.motion

Examples
The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy.

Synonyms gyrate reel spin spin around

Source: WordNet 3.0
fly around

verb.motion

Examples
Rising smoke whirled in the air.

Synonyms tumble whirl around

Source: WordNet 3.0
To turn round rapidly; to cause to rotate with velocity; to make to revolve.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.

verb

Source: webster1913