whirligig (n.)

  1. a conical childs plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; he got a bright red top and string for his birthday

    [ Syn: top , teetotum , spinning top ]

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

    [ Syn: carousel , carrousel , merry-go-round , roundabout ]

    whirligig (v.)

  1. whirl or spin like a whirligig

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