About The Word Whirling

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Whirling

Whirling Meaning & Definition
Whirling Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Whirling?

[n] the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
[adj] rotating rapidly about an axis; "a spinning top"; "the whirling dance of the Dervish"
[adj] moving or driven rapidly in a rotary or twisting motion; "a tornado's whirling winds"; "swirling currents"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Whirling: gyration | moving | spinning | swirling

Related Terms | Find terms related to Whirling:

See Also | rotation

Whirling In Webster's Dictionary

\Whirl"ing\, a. & n. from {Whirl}, v. t. {Whirling table}. (a) (Physics) An apparatus provided with one or more revolving disks, with weights, pulleys, and other attachments, for illustrating the phenomena and laws of centrifugal force, and the like. (b) A potter's wheel.

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