Lexic.us

Definition of Whirligig

1. Noun. A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin. "He got a bright red top and string for his birthday"

2. Verb. Whirl or spin like a whirligig.

3. Noun. A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.

Definition of Whirligig

1. n. A child's toy, spun or whirled around like a wheel upon an axis, or like a top.

2. n. A child's toy, spun or whirled around like a wheel upon an axis, or like a top.

Definition of Whirligig

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Medical Definition of Whirligig

1. 1. A child's toy, spun or whirled around like a wheel upon an axis, or like a top. 2. Anything which whirls around, or in which persons or things are whirled about, as a frame with seats or wooden horses. "With a whirligig of jubilant mosquitoes spinning about each head." (G. W. Cable) 3. A mediaeval instrument for punishing petty offenders, being a kind of wooden cage turning on a pivot, in which the offender was whirled round with great velocity. 4. Any one of numerous species of beetles belonging to Gyrinus and allied genera. The body is firm, oval or boatlike in form, and usually dark coloured with a bronzelike luster. These beetles live mostly on the surface of water, and move about with great celerity in a gyrating, or circular, manner, but they are also able to dive and swim rapidly. The larva is aquatic. Synonym: weaver, whirlwig, and whirlwig beetle. Origin: Whirl + gig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whirligig

whip up whir whirl whirl Whirlaway whirlbat whirlbats whirlbone whirled whirler

whirlers whirlier whirlies whirliest whirligig (current term) whirligig (current term) whirligigs whirligig beetle whirling whirling

whirlings whirling dervish whirlpool whirlpool whirlpools whirls whirlwig whirlwind whirlwind whirlwinds

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