Whirl | Mean of whirl in English Dictionary

/ˈwɚrəl/

• Verb
• to move or go in a circle or curve especially with force or speed
1. The cars were whirling around the track.
• to turn rapidly in circles
1. Clothes were whirling in the washing machine.
2. whirling [=swirling] winds
3. The water whirled around the drain.
4. Her dance partner whirled her around.
• to turn quickly and suddenly
1. She whirled [=wheeled] around in surprise.

• to be dizzy or confused
1. My head was whirling. [=reeling, spinning]
• Noun
• a fast turning movement
1. He gave the crank a whirl. [=he turned the crank quickly]
• something that is turning quickly in circles
1. a whirl of dust
2. whirls of smoke
• a state of busy movement or activity
1. a whirl [=bustle] of activity
2. She's trying to avoid getting caught up in the social whirl. [=busy social activity]
• a dizzy or confused mental state
1. My head was in a whirl.
• to attempt or try (something)
1. He thought he'd give acting a whirl. [=he thought he'd try acting; he thought he'd try to become an actor]