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