whirl

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whirl

The leaves whirl in the autumn wind.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A rapid rotating movement: A swift, circular motion around a central point.
    • A state of confused and hurried movement or activity: A busy, chaotic, and often overwhelming succession of events or sensations.
    • A brief attempt or trial: An act of trying something out, often for the first time.

  2. Verb:

    • To spin or revolve rapidly: To turn around quickly and repeatedly on an axis or center.
    • To move or cause to move in a circular or spiraling course: To flow, drive, or carry along with a swift, circular motion.
    • To feel dizzy or disoriented: To have a sensation of spinning or confusion, as if the head is whirling.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The dancer's final whirl was breathtaking. (The dancer's final rapid spin was breathtaking.)
    • My mind was in a whirl after hearing the shocking news. (My mind was in a state of confused activity after hearing the shocking news.)
    • I've never tried sushi before, but I'll give it a whirl. (I've never tried sushi before, but I'll give it a try.)

  • Verb:

    • The fallen leaves began to whirl in the gust of wind. (The fallen leaves began to spin rapidly in the gust of wind.)
    • The propeller whirled to life. (The propeller began to spin rapidly to life.)
    • The events of the day made my head whirl. (The events of the day made my head feel dizzy and confused.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be caught up in a whirl of [something]": to be deeply involved in a hectic or confusing series of activities.

    • She was caught up in a whirl of social engagements. (She was deeply involved in a hectic series of social engagements.)

  • "to whirl away": to depart or be carried off quickly, as if spinning.

    • The car whirled away in a cloud of dust. (The car departed quickly in a cloud of dust.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Whirlwind (n): A rapidly rotating column of air; (figuratively) a very energetic or chaotic person or period.

    • Their romance was a whirlwind. (Their romance was very fast-paced and intense.)

  • Whirly (adj, informal): Characterized by whirling or spinning.

  • Whirling (adj/n): The act of spinning; that which spins.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Spin, rotation, twirl, swirl, commotion, flurry, attempt, try.
  • Verb: Spin, rotate, twirl, swirl, revolve, pirouette, reel.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
  • Whirl around: To turn or spin around quickly.
    • He whirled around when he heard his name. (He turned around quickly when he heard his name.)
Related Idioms

  • "Give it a whirl": To try something, to attempt it.

    • I don't know if I can fix it, but I'll give it a whirl. (I don't know if I can fix it, but I'll try.)

  • "In a whirl": In a state of excited confusion or dizzying activity.

    • After winning the lottery, her life was in a whirl. (After winning the lottery, her life was in a state of excited confusion.)
whirl

The leaves whirl in the autumn wind.

Noun
  1. the act of rotating rapidly
    • he gave the crank a spin
    • it broke off after much twisting
  2. a usually brief attempt
    • he took a crack at it
    • I gave it a whirl
  3. the shape of something rotating rapidly
  4. confused movement
    • he was caught up in a whirl of work
    • a commotion of people fought for the exits
Verb
  1. fly around
    • The clothes tumbled in the dryer
    • rising smoke whirled in the air
  2. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    • The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
  3. flow in a circular current, of liquids
  4. cause to spin
    • spin a coin
  5. turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    • The leaves swirled in the autumn wind

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