CEFR B1

whirling

verb

Meaning

To turn or spin around rapidly and repeatedly.

Examples

The leaves whirled in the wind.
She whirled around to face him.

Synonyms: spin, twirl, rotate, gyrate

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whirling (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /wɜːrl/

Definition

To turn or spin around rapidly and repeatedly.

Examples

The leaves whirled in the wind.
She whirled around to face him.
The dancers whirled across the floor.

How to Use whirling

whirl around (phrasal verb): To turn or spin quickly. — "The child whirled around in delight."
whirl of (prepositional phrase): A rapid succession or confused state of events or activities. — "She was caught in the whirl of the election campaign."

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