birl

Other forms: birling; birls

Definitions of birl
  1. verb
    cause to spin
    synonyms: spin, twirl, whirl
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    type of:
    circumvolve, rotate
    cause to turn on an axis or center
  2. verb
    cause a floating log to rotate by treading
    synonyms: birle
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    type of:
    circumvolve, rotate
    cause to turn on an axis or center
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