Twirl Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

1 twirl

/ˈtwɚl/

verb

twirls;

twirled;

twirling

1 twirl

/ˈtwɚl/

verb

twirls;

twirled;

twirling

Britannica Dictionary definition of TWIRL

1

[+ object]

:

to turn (something) around and around quickly

  • twirl a baton

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2

[no object]

:

to turn or spin around and around

  • They twirled past us on the dance floor.

  • The cheerleaders jumped and twirled.

  • The kite twisted and twirled in the wind.

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3

[+ object]

:

to twist or wrap (something) around something

  • He was nervously twirling his hair. [=turning a lock of his hair over and over again with his finger]

  • The chef twirled the noodles around his fork.

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— twirler

/ˈtwɚlɚ/

noun,

plural

twirlers

[count]

  • The baton twirlers preceded the marching band in the parade.

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2 twirl

/ˈtwɚl/

noun

plural

twirls

2 twirl

/ˈtwɚl/

noun

plural

twirls

Britannica Dictionary definition of TWIRL

[count]

:

an act of turning or spinning around quickly

  • The dancers executed perfect twirls.

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Twirl Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)
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