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twirl
noun
verb
A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- WIR
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/
Meaning
Definitions
noun
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.
verb
To perform a twirl.
To rotate rapidly.
To twist round.
In context
Example Sentences
The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play.
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