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ride vs whirligig

whirligig vs ride

ride and whirligig both are nouns.

ride and whirligig both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
whirligig Yes No Yes No
As nouns, whirligig is a hyponym of ride; that is, whirligig is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ride:
  • ride: a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
  • whirligig: a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
ride (noun) whirligig (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
ride (verb) whirligig (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping whirl or spin like a whirligig
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
copulate with
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
move like a floating object
climb up on the body
sit on and control a vehicle
ride over, along, or through
continue undisturbed and without interference
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between ride and whirligig

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