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Definition of 'birl'

1. (v.t.) birl
to cause (a floating log) to rotate rapidly by treading upon it.

2. birl
Brit. to spin.

Etymology: (1715–25)

Definition of 'birl'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) birl, birle
cause a floating log to rotate by treading

2. (verb) whirl, birl, spin, twirl
cause to spin
"spin a coin"

Definition of 'birl'

Webster Dictionary

1. birl
to revolve or cause to revolve; to spin

2. birl
to pour (beer or wine); to ply with drink; to drink; to carouse

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