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adj

whirling

WUR-lihng
adj
1
Spinning or turning rapidly.
"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

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In plain EnglishSpinning fast, or the act of spinning fast.

Word Forms

whirlings plural

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