whirl
verb (used without object)
to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly.
Example Sentences
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According to the researchers, fire whirls can burn crude oil nearly twice as fast as traditional in situ fire pools.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
"By understanding the physical laws that govern fire whirls, we can harness their power beyond oil spill remediation."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
The team envisions a future in which portable systems could be deployed directly over burning oil spills to intentionally generate fire whirls on demand.
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 you stand still for over two centuries while the world whirls past, things happen.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
