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whirligig

noun verb

A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˈwɜː.lɪ.ɡɪɡ

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Definitions

noun

  1. A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

    “He got a bright red top and string for his birthday”

noun

  1. A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

verb

  1. Whirl or spin like a whirligig

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He got a bright red top and string for his birthday

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