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twirling Definition


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twirl
verb
    tr & intr
    twirled, twirling
    1. To turn, spin or twist round.
      Example: twirled across the dancefloor
      Thesaurus: spin, whirl, gyrate, twist, rotate, pirouette, turn.
noun
    1. An act of twirling.
      Example: did a twirl to show off her new dress
    2. A curly mark or ornament, eg a flourish made with a pen.
Derivative: twirler
noun
    Derivative: twirly
    adj
      Etymology: 16c: from twist + whirl.



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