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whirl

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confused movement(noun.event)

Example:
He was caught up in a whirl of work.

Synonym:
commotion

source: wordnet30
the shape of something rotating rapidly(noun.shape)

Synonym:
convolution, swirl, vortex

source: wordnet30
a usually brief attempt(noun.act)

Example:
I gave it a whirl.

Synonym:
crack, fling, go, offer, pass

source: wordnet30
the act of rotating rapidly(noun.act)

Synonym:
spin, twirl, twist, twisting

source: wordnet30
A turning with rapidity or velocity; rapid rotation or circumvolution; quick gyration; rapid or confusing motion; as, the whirl of a top; the whirl of a wheel.(noun)

source: webster1913

turn in a twisting or spinning motion(verb.motion)

Synonym:
swirl, twiddle, twirl

source: wordnet30
cause to spin(verb.motion)

Synonym:
birl, spin, twirl

source: wordnet30
flow in a circular current, of liquids(verb.motion)

Synonym:
eddy, purl, swirl, whirlpool

source: wordnet30
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis(verb.motion)

Example:
The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy.

Synonym:
gyrate, reel, spin, spin around

source: wordnet30
fly around(verb.motion)

Example:
Rising smoke whirled in the air.

Synonym:
tumble, whirl around

source: wordnet30
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

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