Word a Day
whirl
What does whirl mean?
whirl (verb): to rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use whirl in a sentence?
- The dancer whirled his partner round on her toes. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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What does “whirl” mean?
prevent the progress or free movement of
Not quite: that's what hamper means.
to hold very tightly, as to not fall off
Not quite: that's what cling means.
to rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly
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to relate to, concern, or be relevant to
Not quite: that's what pertain means.
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