1. To rotate rapidly about a center or an axis; spin.

2. To move while rotating or turning about: The dancer whirled across the stage. See Synonyms at turn.

3. To turn rapidly, changing direction; wheel: She whirled around to face him.

4. To have the sensation of spinning; reel: My head is whirling with data.

1. To cause to rotate or turn rapidly: whirl a baton.

2. To cause to move with a spinning motion: whirled the ball up into the air.

3. To drive at high speed: whirled the motorcycle around the corner.

4. Obsolete To hurl.

1. The act of rotating or revolving rapidly.

2. Something, such as a cloud of dust, that whirls or is whirled.

3. A state of confusion; a tumult: The press room was in a whirl.

4. A swift succession or round of events: the social whirl.

5. A state of mental confusion or giddiness; dizziness: My head is in a whirl.

6. Informal A short trip or ride.

7. Informal A brief or experimental try: Let's give the plan a whirl.