1. spins or rotates rapidly
Usage: third person singular present
2. moves or causes to move in a circular motion
Usage: third person singular present

1. rapid spinning or rotating movements
Usage: plural form
2. busy or confused activities
Usage: plural form; informal

Examples

• The dancer whirls across the stage gracefully.
• The wind whirls the leaves into the air.
• She whirls around to face the door.
• The washing machine whirls loudly during the spin cycle.
• The whirls of the tornado were visible from miles away.
• He got caught up in the whirls of holiday preparations.
• The ice skater’s whirls impressed the judges.