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twirling

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: T W ER1 L IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The motion of something that twirls.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Ellipsis of baton twirling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable

Topics: gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of twirl

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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