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Definition of Birl
1. Verb. Cause a floating log to rotate by treading.
2. Verb. Cause to spin. "The girls birl the wooden sticks"; "Spin a coin"
Exact synonyms: Spin, Twirl, Whirl
Generic synonyms: Circumvolve, Rotate
Derivative terms: Spin, Spinner, Twirl, Twirler, Whirl, Whirl
Generic synonyms: Circumvolve, Rotate
Derivative terms: Spin, Spinner, Twirl, Twirler, Whirl, Whirl
Definition of Birl
1. v. t. & i. To revolve or cause to revolve; to spin.
2. v. t. & i. To pour (beer or wine); to ply with drink; to drink; to carouse.
Definition of Birl
1. Verb. (Scottish) To spin. ¹
2. Verb. To cause a floating log to rotate by treading on it. ¹
3. Noun. (music bagpipes) A type of grace note movement that quickly switches between low-A and low-G several times, producing a low rippling sound. [ www.mcnabbs.org - Introduction to Bagpipe Music] ¹
4. Verb. (alternative form of birle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Birl
1. to rotate a floating log [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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