whirligig

• اسم يدل على لعبة دوارة مثل البلبل أو الدوامة، أو على جهاز كبير دوّار ذي مقاعد للأطفال في الملاهي يشبه الدولاب الدوار.

A noun referring to a spinning toy, such as a top, or a large rotating amusement ride with seats for children.

1. Spinning toyB2formal

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

   بلبل

   • The child spun the whirligig on the pavement.
   • He watched the whirligig twirl until it slowed and fell.
   • The whirligig's tip was sharp enough to spin on a hard surface.

   المرادفاتspinning toptop

2. Amusement rideB2formal

   A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride for amusement.

   دُوّامة

   • The children laughed as the whirligig spun them around.
   • The fair had a colorful whirligig that was very popular.
   • She felt dizzy after riding the whirligig three times.

   المرادفاتcarouselmerry-go-roundroundabout

• فعل يعني أن يدور أو يتحرك في شكل دائري أو بشكل يسبب الدوار، ويُستخدم غالبًا مجازيًا لوصف حركة سريعة أو مربكة. يشير أيضًا إلى الدوران أو الالتفاف حول شيء ما.

A verb meaning to spin, whirl, or move in a circular or giddy manner, often used figuratively to describe rapid or confusing movement.

1. Spin or whirl rapidlyC1informal

   To move or cause to move in a circular or spinning motion, like a whirligig toy.

   يدور بسرعة

   • The children whirligigged around the playground until they were dizzy.
   • The autumn leaves whirligigged down from the trees in the wind.
   • She whirligigged the baton above her head during the parade.

   المرادفاتgyraterevolverotatespinswirltwirlwhirl