twirl
verb (used with object)
to cause to rotate rapidly; spin; revolve; whirl.
twirling
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present participleof twirl.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We have become so accustomed to seeing her twirling her left-arm spin like a metronome, picking up wickets for fun, that it is easy to forget she is still only 27 years old.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The malignant Nurse conjures up a pack of monkeys, an octet of twirling black dresses, and a silver-painted dancer to seduce the Dyer’s Wife.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg wants fans to serenade him by twirling towels when he visits the Welsh football club for the first time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
The physical act of twirling noodles while discussing something as monumental as coming out diffuses the tension just enough for honesty to survive.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
“It’s how you feel about who you are that counts. Hummph,” she said, twirling around on her toes like a ballerina with bad feet.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
