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whirl
wɜːl
verb
wirować
Also
kręcić się
Definition
To turn or spin around rapidly, or to move quickly in a circular motion.
Examples
The leaves began to whirl in the strong wind.
Liście zaczęły wirować na silnym wietrze.
She watched the dancers whirl across the floor.
Obserwowała, jak tancerze kręcą się po parkiecie.
Collocations
whirl aroundwhirl past
noun
wir
Also
zamęt(m)
Definition
A rapid spinning or rotating movement, or a state of confusion or activity.
Examples
The dust created a small whirl in the corner.
Kurz stworzył mały wir w rogu.
Her mind was in a whirl after the news.
Jej umysł był w zamęcie po tych wiadomościach.
Collocations
a whirl of activitya whirl of emotions
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