twirling
word · lemma: twirl
Definition
Moving in a quick, spinning or circular motion, often repeatedly. Especially used for things or people turning lightly or gracefully.
Usage & Nuances
'Twirling' is often used for dance, hair, ribbons, or small/light objects. It suggests grace or playfulness, less forceful than 'spinning' or 'whirling'. Common collocations: 'twirling around', 'twirling her hair'. Not typically used for large machinery.
Spanish: girando - dando vueltasPortuguese (BR): girando - rodopiandoPortuguese (PT): girando - rodopiandoChinese (Simplified): 旋转Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉Hindi: घुमानाArabic: يدور حول نفسهBengali: ঘোরানো - ঘুরানোRussian: кружиться - вращатьсяJapanese: くるくる回る - ひらひら回すVietnamese: xoay tròn - quay vòngKorean: 빙글빙글 돌다 - 휘감다Turkish: dönmek - çevirmekUrdu: گھومنا - گھماناIndonesian: memutar - berputar
Example Sentences
She kept twirling her hair while talking on the phone.
natural
He was twirling a pencil in his hand.
basic
The leaves were twirling in the wind.
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The girl is twirling in her new dress.
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The baton was twirling high in the air during the parade.
natural
Kids were twirling around the playground, laughing loudly.
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