Definition of 'whirligig'

Noun

1. 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"
      Synonyms: top teetotum spinning top
2. large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on
      Synonyms: carousel carrousel merry-go-round roundabout

Verb

1. whirl or spin like a whirligig

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