WHIRL
Scrabble letter values: W4H4I1R1L1 = 11
Definition
- noun confused movement. — synonyms: commotion
- noun the shape of something rotating rapidly. — synonyms: swirl, vortex, convolution
- noun a usually brief attempt. — synonyms: crack, fling, go, pass, offer
- noun the act of rotating rapidly. — synonyms: spin, twirl, twist, twisting
- verb turn in a twisting or spinning motion. — synonyms: twirl, swirl, twiddle
- verb cause to spin. — synonyms: birl, spin, twirl
- verb flow in a circular current, of liquids. — synonyms: eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl
- verb revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis. — synonyms: spin, spin_around, reel, gyrate
- verb fly around. — synonyms: tumble, whirl_around
Examples
- “he was caught up in a whirl of work”
- “a commotion of people fought for the exits”
- “he took a crack at it”