birl: Meaning and Definition of

birl

Pronunciation: (bûrl), [key]
— v.t.
  1. to cause (a floating log) to rotate rapidly by treading upon it.
  2. to spin or cause to rotate.
—v.i.
  1. to cause a floating log to rotate rapidly by treading on it.
    1. to move or rotate rapidly.
    2. Informal.to spend money freely.
    3. Informal.to gamble.
—n.
  1. an attempt; a gamble.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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