Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
birl
verb
/bɪrl/
Definition
To spin something on a pivot or axis.
Examples
- The child gently birled the top, watching it spin on the floor.
- In the dance, she birled elegantly across the stage, capturing everyone’s attention.
- He practiced birling the ball in his hand before making the pitch.
Meaning
The action of rotating or turning something swiftly, often used in relation to a specific technique in sports or games.
Synonyms
- spin
- twirl
- rotate
- whirl