Whirl

·vi To move hastily or swiftly.

II. Whirl ·vt A whorl. ·see Whorl.

III. Whirl ·vt Anything that moves with a whirling motion.

IV. Whirl ·vt To turn round rapidly; to cause to rotate with velocity; to make to revolve.

V. Whirl ·vt A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached.

VI. Whirl ·vi To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to Gyrate.

VII. Whirl ·vt To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to Snatch; to Harry.

VIII. Whirl ·vt A turning with rapidity or velocity; rapid rotation or circumvolution; quick gyration; rapid or confusing motion; as, the whirl of a top; the whirl of a wheel.