tirl

American  

[turl] / tɜrl /

noun

1. a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.

2. an allotted time for action that comes in rotation to each member of a group; turn.

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verb (used with object)

1. to rotate; turn; twirl.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a rattling noise by spinning or revolving.

Etymology

Origin of tirl

First recorded in 1480–90; metathetic variant of trill ¹

Example Sentences

Lili Bernard and Eden Tirl had bit parts on the show after being handpicked by Cosby.

From Los Angeles Times

Eden Tirl, an actress who appeared on “The Cosby Show,” learned of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that overturned Cosby’s conviction while she was in England doing research for a book project.

From Washington Post

Tirl, whose husband worked on a film that was up for numerous awards this season, found herself turning off the television in disgust during the broadcasts of awards shows, all of which featured references to #MeToo.

From Washington Post

“If Cosby is convicted, I think that would be a big boost to the #MeToo movement,” Tirl said.

From Washington Post

“Nobody was knocking on the door and saying, ‘Can we support you?’ ” said Eden Tirl, who has accused Cosby of sexual harassment while she was appearing on “The Cosby Show” in 1989.

From Washington Post