Quirl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kwɝl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Quirl is a verb meaning (chiefly dialectal, Southern US, Midland US) To curl or twirl, or twist or coil (up).
Meaning
(chiefly dialectal, Southern US, Midland US) To curl or twirl, or twist or coil (up).
Example Sentences
Ephraim clapped his hand to his side, and rolled his eyes agonizingly towards his mother, but she took no notice. She got some paper out of the cupboard, and Ephraim sat down and began quirling it into long spirals with a wretched sulky air.
Word Forms
- quirls
- quirling
- quirled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twirl, querl, swirl, trill, twizzle, whirl.
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