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WHIRLIGIG Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word whirligig. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word whirligig. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for WHIRLIGIG

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carousel
nounn
noun

• a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

carrousel
nounn
noun

• a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

roundabout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

adjective satellite

• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

• deviating from a straight course

teetotum
nounn
noun

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

merry-go-round
nounn
noun

• a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

spinning top
nounn
noun

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

Best Hypernyms For WHIRLIGIG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whirligig, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
toy apparatus contraption contrivance device gadget gyrate mechanism plaything reel ride spin whirl
Phrases (1)
spin around

Alternatives for CAROUSEL

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