WHIRLIGIGS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word whirligigs. (close relations)
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| pinwheels | nounn | |||||
noun • perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels • a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim • a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind • a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire | ||||||
| spinners | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads) • board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game • fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water | ||||||
| twirlers | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who twirls a baton • (baseball) the person who does the pitching | ||||||
| whirlers | nounn | |||||
noun • a dervish whose actions include ecstatic dancing and whirling • a revolving mechanism | ||||||
| carousel | nounn | |||||
noun • a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers • a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement | ||||||
| carrousel | nounn | |||||
noun • a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers • a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement | ||||||
| roundabout | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement adjective satellite • marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct • deviating from a straight course | ||||||
| teetotum | nounn | |||||
noun • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin | ||||||
| top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||
| merry-go-round | nounn | |||||
noun • a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose) • a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement | ||||||
| spinning top | nounn | |||||
noun • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin | ||||||
