whirligig vs spin

spin vs whirligig

whirligig and spin both are nouns.

whirligig and spin both are verbs.

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

As verbs, spin is a hypernym of whirligig; that is, spin is a word with a broader meaning than whirligig:

whirligig: whirl or spin like a whirligig
spin: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Other hypernyms of whirligig include gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl.

whirligig (noun)	spin (noun)
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement	the act of rotating rapidly
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin	a short drive in a car
	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

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

Difference between whirligig and spin

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