twirl
Third Person
twirls
Present Participle
twirling
Past Tense
twirled
Past Participle
twirled
1
to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion
- The dancer skillfully twirled across the stage, captivating the audience with her graceful movements.
- Right now, the figure skater is twirling gracefully on the ice rink.
- While the music played, the couple on the dance floor were twirling with elegance.
- Playfully, the gymnast leaped and twirled through the air, showcasing her agility.
- In the meadow, the flower petals caught the breeze and began to twirl in the air.
2
to cause an object to spin rapidly around its axis
transitive
- With a flick of her wrist, she twirled the keychain around her finger.
- The magician skillfully twirled the colorful scarves in the air before making them disappear.
- The figure skater twirled her partner, creating a stunning and synchronized performance.
- The chef twirled the pizza dough in the air, shaping it into a round and thin crust.
- With a quick spin, the gymnastics coach twirled the hula hoop around her waist.