twirl

twirl

verb

Definition of TWIRL

1

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis <absentmindedly twirled a lock of her hair around her finger>

Synonyms pivot, revolve, roll, rotate, spin, swing, swirl, swivel, twirl, twist, wheel, whirl

Related Words screw, unscrew; twiddle; coil, crank, reel, wind; circulate

2

to move in circles around an axis or center <an ice-skater twirling in place>

Synonyms gyrate, pinwheel, pirouette, revolve, roll, rotate, turn, twirl, wheel, whirl

Related Words coil, curl, curve, round, spiral, swirl, twine, twist, wind; circle, circulate, encircle, orbit, ring; pivot, swivel