twirling

[ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ]

twirling Definition

rotate or cause to rotate rapidly around a central point.

Using twirling: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was twirling her hair around her finger.

  • Example

    The ballerina was twirling on her toes.

  • Example

    He was twirling his pen while thinking.

  • Example

    The leaves were twirling in the wind.

twirling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twirling

Phrases with twirling

  • rotate or spin around

    Example

    The children were twirling around in the park.

  • twirl one's thumbs

    to do nothing while waiting for something to happen

    Example

    I had to twirl my thumbs for an hour before the doctor saw me.

  • to spin or rotate away from a certain direction or location

    Example

    The ball twirled away from the batter's bat and went out of bounds.

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Summary: twirling in Brief

'Twirling' [ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ] is the act of rotating or causing something to rotate rapidly around a central point. It can refer to physical objects like hair, pens, and leaves, as well as people, like ballerinas. 'Twirling' can be seen in phrases like 'twirl around,' meaning to rotate around, and 'twirl one's thumbs,' meaning to wait idly.