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, turn, twist, wheel, whirlRelated 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, spin, wheel, whirlRelated Words coil, curl, curve, round, spiral, swirl, twine, twist, wind; circle, circulate, encircle, orbit, ring; pivot, swivel