Associations to the word «Whirligig»
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Wiktionary
WHIRLIGIG, noun. Anything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top.
WHIRLIGIG, noun. A whirligig beetle.
WHIRLIGIG, noun. A device for punishing prisoners comprising a wooden cage that rapidly spins around.
WHIRLIGIG BEETLE, noun. Any of various water beetles of the family Gyrinidae that swim rapidly in circles when alarmed.
WHIRLIGIG BEETLES, noun. Plural of whirligig beetle
Dictionary definition
WHIRLIGIG, 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".
WHIRLIGIG, noun. A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.
WHIRLIGIG, verb. Whirl or spin like a whirligig.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.