tirl: Meaning and Definition of

tirl

Pronunciation: (tûrl), [key]
— Scot. Scot.
—n.
  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.
—v.t.
  1. to rotate; turn; twirl.
—v.i.
  1. to make a rattling noise by spinning or revolving.
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