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Synonyms of twirl
(Entry 1 of 2)
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
- the twirl of the dancer's skirt mesmerized me
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verbSynonyms of twirl (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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2
to move in circles around an axis or center
- an ice-skater twirling in place
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The first known use of twirl was in 1598
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