birl

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Verb birl has 2 senses

birl, birle - cause a floating log to rotate by treading
--₁ is one way to rotate, circumvolve
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
whirl, birl, spin, twirl - cause to spin; "spin a coin"
--₂ is one way to rotate, circumvolve
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

birl

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Spin or cause to spin rapidly

Example Sentence 1: The child was mesmerized as the colorful top started to birl faster and faster.

Example Sentence 2: After a few drinks, the dancers started to birl on the dance floor.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A spinning motion

Example Sentence 1: The birl of the helicopter blades created a strong gust of wind.

Example Sentence 2: The skater executed a flawless birl during her performance.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or well-liked

Example Sentence 1: The birl singer's new album quickly climbed the charts.

Example Sentence 2: This cafe is known for its birl pastries and delicious coffee.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Spin rapidly or cause to spin rapidly

Example Sentence 1: The gymnast's routine was executed birl, impressing the judges.

Example Sentence 2: The tornado birl swept up debris and caused destruction.