adj
whirling
WUR-lihng
Whirling (adj) means spinning or turning rapidly. Example: “The whirling blades of the fan kept the room cool.”
adj
1
Spinning or turning rapidly.
"a whirling carousel; whirling dancers"
"The whirling blades of the fan kept the room cool."
noun
1
A fast spinning or turning motion.
"The whirling of the carousel made the child dizzy with delight."
How to use whirling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpinning fast, or the act of spinning fast.
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- Plural
- whirlings
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What does “whirling” mean?
The word “whirling” means spinning or turning rapidly. In plain terms, spinning fast, or the act of spinning fast.
How do you pronounce “whirling”?
“Whirling” is pronounced WUR-lihng (/ˈwɝlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “whirling” in a sentence?
Here is “whirling” used in a sentence: “The whirling blades of the fan kept the room cool.”
What part of speech is “whirling”?
Depending on how it is used, “whirling” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “whirling” have?
“Whirling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spinning or turning rapidly.
