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whirling

The correct spelling is whirling.

How to pronounce whirling

verb

IPA: /ˈwɜːlɪŋ/

Say it like: Wir-lin-g

The correct spelling is whirling. To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly. For example: "The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience."

Usage Examples

The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience.

My head is whirling after all that drink.

The dancer whirled his partner round on her toes.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
  2. 2.To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
  3. 3.To make something or someone whirl.
  4. 4.To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to snatch.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to whirl.

adjective

  1. 1.That whirls or whirl.

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