whirl
verb (used without object)
to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly.
Example Sentences
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"Our goal is to harness the chaotic nature of fire whirls as a powerful, precise restoration tool, to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
"Fire whirls burn through crude oil spills nearly twice as fast as in-situ fire pools, potentially giving cleanup crews faster operational and response times to eliminating the oils from spreading," Oran said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
When the slick became too deep, the fire whirls went out before consuming all of the fuel.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
When Thresh whirls around on me, the rock raised, I know it's no good to run.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
