WHIRL (2)

whirl (2). Whirl, n. a rapid turning or circumvolution, a wood, hook for twisting, form of a flower

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Whirl, v. i. 1. 1. To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate. “The whirling year vainly my dizzy eyes pursue.” J. H. Newman.
The wooden engine flies and whirls about. Dryden. 2. 2. To move hastily or swiftly.
But whirled away to shun his hateful sight. Dryden.