whirligig

/ˌwʌrliˈgɪg/

/ˌhwʌrliˈgɪg/

Other forms: whirligigs

Definitions of whirligig

1. noun

   a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
   synonyms: spinning top, teetotum, top

   types:

   humming top

   a top that makes a humming noise as it spins

   peg top

   a pear-shaped top made of wood with a metal center pin

   whip top, whipping top

   a top that is spun by whipping

   dreidel

   a four-sided top used in a game traditionally played during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

   type of:

   plaything, toy

   an artifact designed to be played with
2. noun

   a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
   synonyms: carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, roundabout

   type of:

   ride

   a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
3. verb

   whirl or spin like a whirligig
   type of:

   gyrate, reel, spin, spin around, whirl

   revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis