Definitions for tirl

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Spelling: [turl]

IPA: /tɜrl/

Tirl is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 28 anagrams from letters in tirl (ilrt).

Definitions for tirl

noun

1. a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
2. an allotted time for action that comes in rotation to each member of a group; turn.

verb (used with object)

1. to rotate; turn; twirl.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a rattling noise by spinning or revolving.

Origin of tirl

First recorded in 1480-90; metathetic variant of trill¹

Examples for tirl

I was in somewhat of a hurry and I had not time to go round by the gate and tirl at the pin.