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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Visitors twirling clockwise for luck have left a small crater on the bull's "lucky spot".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
I was hired by our park district to teach baton twirling to young children in the city parks during the summer months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
At the forefront is Unitree, which went viral in January after its humanoid robots performed a Chinese folk dance live, marching rhythmically while tossing and twirling handkerchiefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Diners were ushered into a grand, circular room, served by waiters dressed in "hanfu", and treated to an eight-act performance involving twirling dancers and emotive dialogue from actors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Calamity meowed again, twirling in frantic circles in front of the door.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
