twirl

• Nom désignant un mouvement de rotation rapide ou un tournoiement, ou une torsion brusque d'une ligne, d'un ruban ou d'une boucle.

A noun referring to a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight, or the act of rotating rapidly.

1. A sharp bend in a lineB2formal

   A tight loop or kink formed in a line, cord, or similar material when it is pulled taut.

   Nœud, boucle (dans un cordage tendu)

   • The rope had a twirl in it that needed to be straightened.
   • She carefully untangled the twirl from the fishing line.
   • A twirl in the wire caused the signal to break.

   Synonymeskinktwist

2. A rapid rotationA2informal

   The act of spinning or rotating quickly around a central point.

   Tournoiement

   • The dancer performed a graceful twirl on stage.
   • He gave the top a quick twirl and watched it spin.
   • She did a playful twirl in her new dress.

   Synonymespirouetterotationspinswirlturnwhirl

• Verbe désignant l'action de faire tourner rapidement quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou de tourner rapidement sur soi-même en cercle.

A verb used to indicate the act of spinning or rotating quickly, or to move in a circular motion.

1. Turn in a twisting or spinning motionB1informal

   To rotate or spin quickly, often in a playful or graceful manner.

   tournoyer

   • The dancer twirled across the stage.
   • She twirled her hair around her finger while thinking.
   • The leaves twirled in the autumn wind.

   Synonymesgyratepirouetterotatespinswirlturnwheelwhirl

2. Cause to spinB1informal

   To make something rotate or spin, often by hand or with a quick motion.

   Faire tournoyer

   • He twirled the baton before tossing it into the air.
   • She twirled the umbrella as she walked down the street.
   • The child twirled the toy top on the floor.

   Synonymesrevolverotatespinswirlwhirl

   Antonymeshaltstillstop