Whirligig (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The amusement park's most popular attraction was the brightly colored whirligig, spinning kids around with gleeful shrieks of delight.
- Riders strapped themselves in for the wild whirligig ride, holding on tight as the music and lights intensified.
- A shiny new whirligig dominated the center of the carnival midway, enticing children and parents alike with its rhythmic thrum and flashy decorations.
- Each night, the traveling fair set up a whimsical whirligig ride under a dazzling array of string lights that cast a kaleidoscope glow on the faces of delighted kids.
- Buckled safely into their seats, children felt their hearts racing with anticipation as the start-up whistle sounded, launching them on the wild ride of the classic carousel whirligig.