twirl
English
/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/
noun
Definitions
- A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.
- Any rotating movement; a spin.
- A little twist of some substance; a swirl.
- (slang) A prison guard.
Etymology
Derived from Proto-Germanic *þweraną (stir).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*þweraną
Gloss
stir
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Action/Process