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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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ˈwɜː.lɪ.ɡɪɡ
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noun
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
A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
verb
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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