whirled; whirling; whirls
1
: to move in a circle or similar curve especially with force or speed
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3
: to pass, move, or go quickly
whirled down the hallway
4
: to become giddy or dizzy : reel
my head is whirling
1
: to drive, impel, or convey with or as if with a rotary motion
2
a
: to cause to turn usually rapidly on or around an axis : rotate
b
: to cause to turn abruptly around or aside
3
obsolete
: to throw or hurl violently with a revolving motion
1
a
: a rapid rotating or circling movement
b
: something undergoing such a movement
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3
: an experimental or brief attempt : try
gave it a whirl
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