whirling

(noun) the act of rotating in a circle or spiral. Synonyms: gyration.

(verb) turn in a twisting or spinning motion. Synonyms: twirl, swirl, twiddle, whirl. Example: "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind."

(verb) cause to spin. Synonyms: whirl, birl, spin, twirl. Example: "Spin a coin."

(verb) flow in a circular current, of liquids. Synonyms: eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl, whirl.

(verb) revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis. Synonyms: spin, spin around, whirl, reel, gyrate. Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy."

(verb) fly around. Synonyms: whirl, tumble, whirl around. Examples: "The clothes tumbled in the dryer." "Rising smoke whirled in the air."