Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Whirl.
How to pronounce whirl:
US
Whirl - as a noun
Confused movement
Example: "He was caught up in a whirl of work"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotion15A usually brief attempt
Example: "He took a crack at it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fling9go3offer11pass6The act of rotating rapidly
Example: "He gave the crank a spin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spin6twirl8twist8twisting12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Whirl - as a verb
Turn in a twisting or spinning motion
Example: "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swirl8twiddle12twirl8Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyrate10reel4spin6spin aroundHypernyms (Closely Related)
revolve13rotate6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fly around
Example: "The clothes tumbled in the dryer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tumble10whirl aroundExample Sentences
"She gave the hula hoop a final whirl before catching it."
"The child giggled with joy as she went on the whirl ride at the amusement park."
"I could hear the whirl of the fan as it circulated the air in the room."
"The tornado was a massive whirl of destruction that tore through the town."
"He took a moment to enjoy the whirl of emotions that swirled within him."
Word Game Points
Is WHIRL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whirl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHIRL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is WHIRL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whirl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHIRL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is WHIRL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whirl is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHIRL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
