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WURL/wɜːl/

To whirl is to spin round quickly; as a noun, a fast spin or a rush of activity: leaves whirl, a whirl of launches. Spin is everyday; a rush is not a badge log.

Meaning

To spin round quickly; also (noun) a fast spin or a rush of activity.

Examples

• “A whirl of launch activity does not replace the badge log.”
• “Spin is everyday. Flurry is the noun twin. Activity is a blur. A swipe is a file. Record the swipe; then whirl through the photocall.”

Good to know

Spin fast, or a rush of activity. Close: flurry. A rush ≠ a badge log.

Near in meaning

spin

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