birl

[bɜːl]

birl Definition

• 1. to cause something to rotate rapidly
• 2. to spin around quickly oneself

Using birl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "birl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The helicopter blades began to birl.

• Example

  She birls around the room in her new dress.

birl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for birl

• spin
• twirl
• whirl
• rotate
• revolve

Phrases with birl

• birl a hoop

  to spin a hoop around one's waist, hips, or other body parts

  Example

  The children were having fun birling hoops in the park.

• birl a stick

  to spin a stick or baton around one's fingers or hands

  Example

  The drum major expertly birled his baton during the parade.

• birl a coin

  to spin a coin on a flat surface

  Example

  He showed off his skills by birling a coin on the table.

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Summary: birl in Brief

The verb 'birl' [bɜːl] means to cause something to rotate rapidly or to spin around quickly oneself. It is often used in phrases like 'birl a hoop,' 'birl a stick,' and 'birl a coin,' which refer to spinning objects around different body parts or surfaces.