whirl
verb (used without object)
to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly.
Example Sentences
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When the slick became too deep, the fire whirls went out before consuming all of the fuel.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
Despite their impressive performance, fire whirls are not easy to control.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
One of the most promising advantages of fire whirls is speed.
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
He catches up easy enough and grabs my shoulder and whirls me around.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
