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English noun: twirl

1. twirl (shape) a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight


Synonymskink, twist


Broader (hypernym)bend, crease, crimp, flexure, fold, plication

2. twirl (act) the act of rotating rapidly


SamplesHe gave the crank a spin.
It broke off after much twisting.


Synonymsspin, twist, twisting, whirl


Broader (hypernym)rotary motion, rotation


Narrower (hyponym)birling, logrolling, pirouette


English verb: twirl

1. twirl (motion) turn in a twisting or spinning motion


SamplesThe leaves swirled in the autumn wind.


ExamplesThe wooden sticks twirl


Synonymsswirl, twiddle, whirl


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something is ----ing PP.
Somebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)go around, revolve, rotate

2. twirl (motion) cause to spin


SamplesSpin a coin.


ExamplesThe girls twirl the wooden sticks


Synonymsbirl, spin, whirl


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)circumvolve, rotate









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