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WHIRL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Whirl.

How to pronounce whirl:

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Whirl - as a noun

Confused movement

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotion

The shape of something rotating rapidly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convolutionswirlvortex

A usually brief attempt

Example: "He took a crack at it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flinggoofferpass

The act of rotating rapidly

Example: "He gave the crank a spin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spintwirltwisttwisting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whirl - as a verb

Turn in a twisting or spinning motion

Example: "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swirltwiddletwirl

Cause to spin

Example: "Spin a coin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birlspintwirl

Flow in a circular current, of liquids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eddypurlswirlwhirlpool

Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyratereelspinspin around
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolverotate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fly around

Example: "The clothes tumbled in the dryer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tumblewhirl around

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIRL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whirl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
WHIRL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WHIRL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whirl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIRL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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