/twerrl/ , v.t.
1. to cause to rotate rapidly; spin; revolve; whirl.
2. to twiddle: to twirl my thumbs.
3. to wind idly, as about something.
v.i.
4. to rotate rapidly; whirl.
5. to turn quickly so as to face or point in another direction.
n.
6. an act or instance of twirling; spin; whirl.
7. something convoluted or having a spiral shape; coil; curl; convolution.
[ 1590-1600; TW(IST) + (WH)IRL ]