definition of
whirl

[1] #1 whirl v. [twirl, swirl, twiddle] turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind". wn

[2] #2 whirl v. [birl, spin, twirl] cause to spin; "spin a coin". wn

[3] #3 whirl n. [commotion] confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits". wn

[4] #4 whirl v. [eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl] flow in a circular current, of liquids. wn

[5] #5 whirl v. [spin, spin around, reel, gyrate] revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy". wn