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  • 1. whirligig
  • 2. whirligig
  • 3. whirligig
  • Whirligig in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. whirligig
  • 2. whirligig
  • 3. whirligig
  • Whirligig in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. whirligig

noun. a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin.

Synonyms

  • spinning top
  • plaything
  • peg top
  • toy
  • teetotum
  • top
  • whipping top
  • humming top

Antonyms

  • low
  • direct
  • walk
  • stay in place

Etymology

  • whirlegigge (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. whirligig

noun. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.

Synonyms

  • ride
  • merry-go-round
  • carrousel
  • carousel

Antonyms

  • refrain
  • foot
  • worst
  • side

Etymology

  • whirlegigge (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. whirligig

verb. whirl or spin like a whirligig.

Synonyms

  • whirl
  • reel
  • spin
  • spin around

Antonyms

  • disengage
  • stand still
  • ride
  • unwind

Etymology

  • whirlegigge (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with whirligig


1. Noun, singular or mass
Connect the line to the top of your whirligig to hang it.

2. Adjective
Though whirligig crafts often involve soda and water bottles, you can easily modify these plans to make soda can whirligigs.

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