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To move in circles or twists

spin

verb

to turn round and round quickly

revolve

verb

to turn or spin around a central point

whirl

verb

to spin quickly in circles

rotate

verb

to move in a circle around a fixed central point, or to move something in this way

swirl

verb

to move quickly in circles, or to make something move in this way

twirl

verb

to move in circles, or to make something move in circles

circle

verb

to move in a circle in the air

revolve

verb

to make something turn in a circle

turn

verb

to make a circular movement

swing

verb

to move in a particular direction with a smooth curving movement, or to make something move in this way

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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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