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twirl

/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/

noun

Meaning

  • A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

  • Any rotating movement; a spin.

    "The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play."

  • A little twist of some substance; a swirl.

  • A prison guard.

Synonyms

screw

verb

Meaning

  • To perform a twirl.

  • To rotate rapidly.

  • To twist round.