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View usage for: (hwɜːʳl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense whirls, present participle whirling, past tense, past participle whirled1. verbIf something or someone whirls around or if you whirl them around, they move around or turn around very quickly. Not receiving an answer, she whirled round. [VERB adverb/preposition] He was whirling Anne around the floor. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] The smoke began to whirl and grew into a monstrous column. [VERB] [Also VERB noun ]Synonyms: rotate, roll, twist, revolve More Synonyms of whirl Whirl is also a noun. ...the barely audible whirl of wheels. [+ of] 2. countable noun [usually singular]You can refer to a lot of intense activity as a whirl of activity. In half an hour's whirl of activity, she does it all. [+ of] Your life is such a social whirl. More Synonyms of whirl (wɜːl) verb1. to spin, turn, or revolve or cause to spin, turn, or revolve 2. (intransitive) to turn around or away rapidly 3. (intransitive) to have a spinning sensation, as from dizziness, etc 4. to move or drive or be moved or driven at high speed noun5. the act or an instance of whirling; swift rotation or a rapid whirling movement 6. a condition of confusion or giddiness her accident left me in a whirl 7. a swift round, as of events, meetings, etc 9. informal a brief trip, dance, etc 10. give something a whirl Derived forms whirler (ˈwhirler) noun whirling (ˈwhirling) adjective whirlingly (ˈwhirlingly) adverb Word origin C13: from Old Norse hvirfla to turn about; related to Old High German wirbil whirlwind whirl in American English (hwɜrl; wɜrl) verb intransitive1. to move rapidly in a circular manner or as in an orbit; circle swiftly couples whirling round the dance floor 2. to rotate or spin fast; gyrate 3. to move, go, drive, etc. swiftly 4. to seem to spin; reel my head is whirling verb transitive5. to cause to rotate, revolve, or spin rapidly 6. to move, carry, drive, etc. with a rotating motion the wind whirled the leaves 7. Obsolete to hurl or throw noun10. something whirling or being whirled a whirl of dust 11. a round of parties, etc., one after another 12. a tumult; uproar; stir 13. a confused or giddy condition his head in a whirl Derived forms whirler (ˈwhirler) noun Word origin ME whirlen < ON hvirfla, akin to hverfa: see whir More idioms containingwhirl give something a whirl Examples of 'whirl' in a sentencewhirl British English: whirl VERB If something or someone whirls around or if you whirl them around, they move around or turn around very quickly. Not receiving an answer, she whirled round. - American English: whirl
- Brazilian Portuguese: fazer girar
- Chinese: 快速旋转
- European Spanish: dar vueltas
- French: virevolter
- German: wirbeln
- Italian: girarsi di scatto
- Japanese: ぐるぐる回す/ぐるぐる回る
- Korean: 빙빙 돌리다
- European Portuguese: fazer girar
- Latin American Spanish: dar vueltas
Chinese translation of 'whirl' vt -
使旋转(轉) (shǐ xuánzhuǎn)
vi - [snow, leaves etc]
回(迴)旋 (huíxuán) - [dancer, object]
旋转(轉) (xuánzhuǎn)
n (s) - [of activity, pleasure]
一连(連)串 (yīliánchuàn) her mind or head is in a whirl 她的思绪(緒)一片纷(紛)乱(亂) (tā de sīxù yī piàn fēnluàn) to give sth a whirl (inf, = try) 试(試)一试(試)某事 (shì yī shì mǒushì)
Definition to spin or turn round very fast Hearing a sound behind her, she whirled round. Definition to spin or turn round very fast The smoke whirled and grew into a monstrous column. Definition to seem to spin from dizziness or confusion My head whirled in a giddiness like that of intoxication. Definition the act or an instance of whirling the whirl of snowflakes in the wind Synonyms circle wheel reelswirl birl (Scottish) Definition a round of intense activity Her life is one long whirl of adventures. Definition a confused state My thoughts are in a complete whirl. Synonyms confusion dither mainly British) giddiness Definition a confused state I was caught up in a terrible whirl of emotion. idiomSee give something a whirlAdditional synonymsHe was in a state of emotional agitation. Synonyms turmoil, worry, trouble, upset, alarm, confusion, excitement, disturbance, distraction, upheaval, stimulation, flurry, outcry, clamour, arousal, ferment, disquiet, commotion, fluster, lather (informal), incitement, tumult, discomposure, tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal) Definition to move in a circle (around) There were two helicopters circling around. Synonyms wheel, spiral, revolve, rotate, whirl, pivotDefinition noisy disturbance He heard a terrible commotion outside. Synonyms disturbance, to-do, riot, disorder, excitement, fuss, turmoil, racket, upheaval, bustle, furore, outcry, uproar, ferment, agitation, ado, rumpus, tumult, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, hullabaloo, ballyhoo (informal), hue and cry, perturbation - whip something out
- whip something up
- whipping
- whirl
- whirlpool
- whirlwind
- whisk
Additional synonymsDefinition a state of confusion or shock I was walking around in a daze. Synonyms shock, confusion, distraction, trance, bewilderment, stupor, trancelike state Definition a short rush of vigorous activity or movement There was a flurry of excitement. Synonyms commotion, stir, bustle, flutter, to-do, excitement, hurry, fuss, disturbance, flap (informal), whirl, furore, ferment, agitation, fluster, ado, tumultDefinition to turn round and round in a circle The aeroplane was gyrating about in the sky in a most alarming fashion. Synonyms rotate, circle, spin, spiral, revolve, whirl, twirl, pirouetteHe continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage. Synonyms rotation, revolution, spin, spinning, whirl, whirling, pirouette, convolutionDefinition great noise and activity the hurly-burly of modern city life Synonyms commotion, confusion, chaos, turmoil, disorder, upheaval, furore, uproar, turbulence, pandemonium, bedlam, tumult, hubbub, brouhaha Definition a whirl of activity a merry-go-round of ceremonies and parties Synonyms whirl, round, series, succession, bustle, flurryDefinition to perform a pirouette She pirouetted in front of the mirror. Synonyms spin, turn, whirl, pivot, twirlDefinition a body spin performed on the toes or the ball of the foot a ballerina famous for her pirouettes Synonyms spin (informal), turn, whirl, pivot, twirlDefinition to turn on or provide with a pivot The boat pivoted on its central axis. Synonyms turn, spin, revolve, rotate, swivel, twirlDefinition to move unsteadily or spin round, as if about to fall The room reeled and I jammed my head down. Synonyms whirl, swim, spin, revolve, swirl, twirl, go round and round Additional synonymsDefinition to move or cause to move around a centre The entire circle revolved slowly. Synonyms rotate, turn, wheel, spin, twist, whirlDefinition to move along by turning over and over The car went off the road and rolled over into a ditch. Synonyms turn, wheel, spin, reel, go round, revolve, rotate, whirl, swivel, pivot, twirl, gyrateDefinition a complete rotation about its longitudinal axis by an aircraft Control the roll of the ball. Synonyms turn, run, spin, rotation, cycle, wheel, revolution, reel, whirl, twirl, undulation, gyrationthe daily rotation of the earth upon its axis Synonyms revolution, turning, turn, wheel, spin, spinning, reel, orbit, pirouette, gyrationDefinition a series This is the latest round of job cuts. Synonyms series, session, cycle, sequence, succession, boutDefinition a group or succession of related things a series of explosions Synonyms sequence, course, chain, succession, run, set, line, order, train, arrangement, string, progressionDefinition a strong reaction, usually of excitement His film has caused a stir in America. Synonyms commotion, to-do, excitement, sensation, activity, movement, disorder, fuss, disturbance, bustle, flurry, uproar, ferment, agitation, ado, tumultDefinition a number of people or things following one another in order He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead. Synonyms series, run, sequence, course, order, train, flow, chain, cycle, procession, continuation, progressionDefinition (of the objects in someone's vision) to appear to spin or move around The musty aroma of the incense made her head swim. Synonyms reel, spin, swirl, revolve, whirl, twirl, go round and round Definition to turn round and round with a twisting motion She smiled, swirling the wine in her glass.The water swirled around his legs. Synonyms whirl, churn, spin, twist, boil, surge, agitate, eddy, twirlAdditional synonymsDefinition to rotate or move round As the wheel turned, the potter shaped the clay. Synonyms rotate, spin, go round (and round), revolve, roll, circle, wheel, twist, spiral, whirl, swivel, pivot, twirl, gyrate, go round in circles, move in a circle The rear sprocket will turn only twice for one turn of the pedals. Synonyms rotation, turning, cycle, circle, revolution, spin, twist, reversal, whirl, swivel, pivot, gyrationDefinition to move around rapidly and repeatedly in a circle Several hundred people twirl around the dance floor. Synonyms turn, whirl, wheel, spin, twist, pivot, gyrate, pirouette, turn on your heel Definition a whirl or twist with a twirl of his silver-handled cane Synonyms turn, spin, rotation, whirl, wheel, revolution, twist, pirouette, gyrationDefinition to force or be forced out of the natural form or position He fell and twisted his ankle. Synonyms sprain, turn, rick, wrenchDefinition to revolve or rotate Hold your arms straight out and twist to the right and left. Synonyms turn (round), rotate, swivel (round), pivot, spin (round), revolve, skew (round) Definition a jerky pull, wrench, or turn The bag is resealed with a simple twist of the valve. Synonyms wind, turn, spin, swivel, twirlDefinition to turn in a circle I wheeled around to face her. Synonyms turn, swing, spin, revolve, rotate, whirl, swivelDefinition something that is repeated in cycles Synonyms circle, turn, roll, revolution, spin, rotation, whirl, pivot, twirl, gyration |