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whirligig

DEFINITIONS OF: whirligig

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n a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

Synonyms:
spinning top, teetotum, top
Types:
humming top
a top that makes a humming noise as it spins
peg top
a pear-shaped top made of wood with a metal center pin
whip top, whipping top
a top that is spun by whipping
Type of:
plaything, toy
an artifact designed to be played with

n a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement

Synonyms:
carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, roundabout
Type of:
ride
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

v whirl or spin like a whirligig

Type of:
gyrate, reel, spin, spin around, whirl
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
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