twirl

• Существительное, обозначающее резкий изгиб линии, возникающий при натяжении петли, или действие быстрого вращения.

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.

   Изгиб

   • 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.

   Синонимыkinktwist

2. A rapid rotationA2informal

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

   Быстрое вращение

   • 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.

   Синонимыpirouetterotationspinswirlturnwhirl

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия быстрого вращения или кругового движения.

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.

   Кружиться

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

   Синонимыgyratepirouetterotatespinswirlturnwheelwhirl

2. Cause to spinB1informal

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

   Вращать

   • 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.

   Синонимыrevolverotatespinswirlwhirl

   Антонимыhaltstillstop