Twirl (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The rope formed a twirl as it was pulled tight around the post.
- The twirl in the wire made it difficult to straighten out.
- When the thread was pulled tight, a small twirl formed at the knot.
- The twirl in the fishing line was causing the hook to snag.
- The twirl in the cord was preventing the plug from fitting properly into the socket.