whirl
🇺🇸
/wɜːrl/
🇬🇧
/wɜːl/
verb
R
to spin or make something spin around quickly
The wind made the leaves whirl in the air.
R
to feel confused with many thoughts moving quickly
Her mind began to whirl with so many ideas.
noun
R
a fast spinning movement
The dancer's whirl was beautiful to watch.
R
a busy series of activities
The week was a whirl of meetings and events.
translation
to spin or make something spin around quickly; to feel confused with many thoughts moving quickly
a fast spinning movement; a busy series of activities
Word Forms
3rd Present
whirls
Progressive
whirling
Past
whirled
Perfect
whirled
Plural
whirls