birl
Chiefly Northern U.S. Lumbering. to cause (a floating log) to rotate rapidly by treading upon it.
British. to spin or cause to rotate.
Chiefly Northern U.S. Lumbering. to cause a floating log to rotate rapidly by treading on it.
British.
to move or rotate rapidly.
Informal. to spend money freely.
Informal. to gamble.
British Informal. an attempt; a gamble.
Origin of birl
1Other words from birl
- birler, noun
Words Nearby birl
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How to use birl in a sentence
Suddenly with one accord they commenced to birl the log from left to right.
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British Dictionary definitions for birl (1 of 2)
/ (bɜːl, Scottish bɪrl) /
Scot to spin; twirl
US and Canadian to cause (a floating log) to spin using the feet while standing on it, esp as a sport among lumberjacks
a variant spelling of burl 2
Origin of birl
1Derived forms of birl
- birling, noun
British Dictionary definitions for birl (2 of 2)
/ (bɜːl, Scottish bɪrl) /
archaic, Scot to ply (one's guests, etc) with drink
Origin of birl
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