TWIRLING Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word twirling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TWIRLING
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spinning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • creating thread | ||||||||
whirling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | ||||||||
rotating | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • turn on or around an axis or a center • exchange on a regular basis • perform a job or duty on a rotating basis • cause to turn on an axis or center • turn outward • plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession | ||||||||
swirling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
whirl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||||
spin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) • the act of rotating rapidly • a short drive in a car • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) verb • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • stream in jets, of liquids • cause to spin • make up a story • form a web by making a thread • work natural fibers into a thread • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation • prolong or extend | ||||||||
twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
birl | nounn | |||||||
verb • cause a floating log to rotate by treading • cause to spin | ||||||||
kink | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a person with unusual sexual tastes • an eccentric idea • a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation verb • curl tightly • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
swirl | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
twiddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner | ||||||||
twisting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean • the act of rotating rapidly adjective satellite • marked by repeated turns and bends |