teetotum

• Substantiv, das einen kegelförmigen Kreisel bezeichnet, der sich auf einer Stahlspitze dreht und als Kinderspielzeug dient.

A noun referring to a conical child's plaything that tapers to a steel point on which it can be made to spin.

1. Spinning toyC2formal

   A small, conical toy with a pointed end, designed to be spun on a surface, often used in children's games.

   Kreisel

   • The child spun the teetotum on the wooden floor.
   • In the game, players take turns spinning a teetotum to determine their moves.
   • The antique shop had a beautifully carved teetotum from the 19th century.

   Synonymespinning toptopwhirligig