spinning top
Plural
spinning tops
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a traditional toy that spins around a central axis when set in motion
A spinning top is a small, round toy that is placed on a flat surface and spun by hand. The goal of the game is to make the top spin as long as possible without falling over. Spinning tops have been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. To play, one winds a string around the top and then pulls the string to make the top spin, or it can be spun directly by hand. Players can compete to see whose top spins the longest or performs the best tricks. It is a simple yet captivating toy that challenges balance and timing.
- He spun the colorful spinning top on the floor, watching it whirl smoothly.
- The child laughed as the spinning top wobbled before finally toppling over.
- Spinning tops have been popular toys for centuries, enjoyed by children around the world.
- She gifted her nephew a wooden spinning top painted with bright designs.
- They held a contest to see whose spinning top would spin the longest.