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Whirler - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A whirler is a person or thing that whirls, spins, or moves rapidly in circles. It can refer to a spinning toy, a dancer, or any object designed to rotate quickly.

whirler

/ˈwɜrlər/ /ˈwɜːlə/

Definition:

A person or thing that whirls or spins rapidly.

Synonyms:

spinner, twirler, rotator

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

stabilizer, anchor

Common Collocations:

dervish whirler, toy whirler, wind whirler

Derivatives:

whirl, whirling, whirls

Usage Tips:

Use "whirler" to describe objects or people that spin quickly, like a toy or dancer.

Common Phrases:

like a whirler in the wind, the whirler of fate, a dervish whirler

Etymology:

Derived from "whirl," from Old English "hweorfan," meaning to turn or revolve.

Examples:

  • 1. The colorful whirler spun gracefully in the breeze.
  • 2. She danced like a whirler at the festival.
  • 3. The toy whirler made a soft humming sound as it turned.
  • 4. He watched the leaves become tiny whirlers in the wind.

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