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noun • the rotating armature of a motor or generator • the revolving bar of a distributor • rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils | ||||||||
| 31% | 3 | Whirligig | ||||||
noun • an artifact designed to be played with • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) • a device regarded as providing amusement • a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets verb • behave carelessly or indifferently • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | ||||||||
| 31% | 3 | Whirligig | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
Whirligig Of A Sort Crossword Clue
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ROTOR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ROTOR
Updated: October 10, 2023
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