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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Meanwhile, those at the back of the “Clubhouse” tier danced freely in yards of open space, twirling, to the dismay of the onlooking VIP crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 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
Stimming, or self-stimulating behaviour, includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements, according to the National Autistic Society.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 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
“Stand up straight! That is the first rule of baton twirling, to stand as if you value yourself and your place in the world.”
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
