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whirls

The correct spelling is whirls.

How to pronounce whirls

verb

Say it like: Wir-ls

The correct spelling is whirls. 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.

Definition

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.

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