whirl vs spin

whirl and spin both are nouns.

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

As nouns, whirl and spin are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of whirl include twirl, twist, twisting.

As verbs, whirl and spin are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of whirl include birl, twirl.

As verbs, whirl and spin are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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