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twirl

The correct spelling is twirl.

How to pronounce twirl

/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/
noun

IPA: /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/

Say it like: Twi-rl

The correct spelling is twirl. A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette. For example: "The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play."

Usage Examples

The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.
  2. 2.Any rotating movement; a spin.
  3. 3.A little twist of some substance; a swirl.
  4. 4.A prison guard.

verb

  1. 1.To perform a twirl.
  2. 2.To rotate rapidly.
  3. 3.To twist round.

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