Difference between Twirl and Whirl

What is the difference between Twirl and Whirl?

Twirl as a noun is a movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette. while Whirl as a noun is an act of whirling.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perform a twirl. To rotate.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.To make something or someone whirl.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of whirling.Something that whirls.A confused tumult.A rapid series of eventsDizziness or giddiness.A brief experiment or trial.

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