1)

The act of revolving rapidly on an Axis of Rotation.

2)

See Twirl in Basics.

Inflected Form(s):

Twirling (adjective), Twirls (plural), Twirled (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Layman's definition of the word. Although, within American Kenpo twirl almost always refers to a vertical Axis of Rotation over a horizontal one.

Twirl, spin, roll, circle, pivot, and turn can sometimes all be used interchangeably, but technically there are differences. See specific definitions for more details.

Synonym(s):

Circle, Spin, Pivot, Roll, Turn

Related Definition(s):

1)

Hook, Line, Loop, Roundhouse, Timing

Related Argot(s):

Circle, Spiral, Twirl, Twist

Related Term(s):

1)

Axis of Rotation, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Circular Confinement, Circular Rotation, Depth Zone, Dimensional Zone, Geometric Path, Height Zone, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Over Rotate, Path of Travel, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rotating Force, Rotational Velocity, Rounding the Corner, Torque, Width Zone