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whirl vs reel

reel vs whirl

whirl and reel both are nouns.

whirl and reel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whirl Yes No Yes No
reel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whirl and reel are synonyms defined as:
  • whirl and reel: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Other synonyms of whirl include gyrate, spin, spin around.
whirl (noun) reel (noun)
a usually brief attempt a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
the act of rotating rapidly an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
confused movement a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
the shape of something rotating rapidly winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
music composed for dancing a reel
whirl (verb) reel (verb)
flow in a circular current, of liquids wind onto or off a reel
turn in a twisting or spinning motion walk as if unable to control one's movements
cause to spin revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
fly around
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
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