twirl meaning and definition

TWIRL noun

Definition of twirl (noun)

1. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
   • synonyms: kink, twist
2. the act of rotating rapidly
   • "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
   • synonyms: spin, twist, twisting, whirl

TWIRL verb

Definition of twirl (verb)

1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion
   • "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
   • synonyms: swirl, twiddle, whirl
2. cause to spin
   • "spin a coin"
   • synonyms: birl, spin, whirl