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Synonyms
twirl (twûrl)

[Origin unknown.]

verb: twirled, twirl·ing, twirls. 

transitive verb 

  1. To rotate or revolve briskly; swing in a circle; spin: twirled a baton to lead the band.
  2. To twist or wind around: twirl thread on a spindle.

intransitive verb 

  1. To move or spin around rapidly, suddenly, or repeatedly: The pinwheel twirled in the breeze.
  2. To whirl or turn suddenly; make an about-face: twirled in the direction of the noise.
  3. Baseball To pitch.

noun 

  1. The act of twirling or the condition of being twirled; a quick spinning or twisting.
  2. Something twirled; a twist: a twirl of cotton candy.

derivatives

twirĺer
noun