spin vs whirl

spin and whirl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No
whirl	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spin and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spin include twirl, twist, twisting.

As verbs, spin and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spin include gyrate, reel, spin around.

As verbs, spin and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spin include birl, twirl.

spin (noun)	whirl (noun)
the act of rotating rapidly	a usually brief attempt
a short drive in a car	the act of rotating rapidly
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral	confused movement
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)	the shape of something rotating rapidly
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

spin (verb)	whirl (verb)
prolong or extend	flow in a circular current, of liquids
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation	turn in a twisting or spinning motion
work natural fibers into a thread	cause to spin
form a web by making a thread	fly around
make up a story	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
stream in jets, of liquids
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
cause to spin