whirler

intransitive verb

1. to move rapidly in a circular manner or as in an orbit; circle swiftly couples whirling round the dance floor
2. to rotate or spin fast; gyrate
3. to move, go, drive, etc. swiftly
4. to seem to spin; reel my head is whirling

Etymology: ME whirlen < ON hvirfla, akin to hverfa: see whir

transitive verb

1. to cause to rotate, revolve, or spin rapidly
2. to move, carry, drive, etc. with a rotating motion the wind whirled the leaves
3. Obsolete to hurl or throw

noun

1. the act of whirling
2. a whirling motion
3. something whirling or being whirled a whirl of dust
4. a round of parties, etc., one after another
5. a tumult; uproar; stir
6. a confused or giddy condition his head in a whirl

Etymology: ME wherwille < ON hverfill, akin to Ger wirbel