Twirl

noun

/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

2.nounAny rotating movement; a spin.

"The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play."

3.nounA little twist of some substance; a swirl.

4.nounA prison guard.

5.verbTo perform a twirl.

6.verbTo rotate rapidly.

7.verbTo twist round.

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