Synonyms of twirl

twirl 1 of 2

noun

as in rotation

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point

the twirl of the dancer's skirt mesmerized me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotation
• spin
• roll
• curve
• wheel
• twist
• reel
• pirouette
• revolution
• curl
• gyration
• whirl
• circle
• spiral
• orbit
• coil
• round
• ring
• circulation
• circuit
• swirl
• whorl
• eddy

twirl

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verb

1

as in to rotate

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 & Similar Words

• rotate
• turn
• spin
• swing
• twist
• swirl
• whirl
• swivel
• roll
• pivot
• revolve
• wheel
• screw
• wind
• crank
• unscrew
• twiddle
• reel
• coil
• circulate

2

as in to revolve

to move in circles around an axis or center

an ice-skater twirling in place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• revolve
• spin
• turn
• whirl
• curl
• roll
• gyrate
• pirouette
• circle
• swirl
• wheel
• curve
• pinwheel
• twist
• spiral
• round
• wind
• coil
• twine
• ring
• encircle
• swivel
• pivot
• orbit
• circulate