birling

/ˈbɜrlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or sport of spinning a floating log, especially as a competitive event where contestants try to stay on while the log rotates.
    • The crowd cheered as the two competitors began their birling match.
    • Birling is a popular event at lumberjack competitions.
    • He practiced birling every weekend on the lake.
  2. The action of spinning or rotating rapidly.
    • The birling of the dancer's skirt was mesmerizing.
    • The baton twirler's birling impressed the judges.
    • Children laughed at the birling of the colorful top.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Spinning or rotating rapidly.
    • The birling log threw water in all directions.
    • The birling dancer moved across the stage in a blur.
    • She watched the birling wheel of the bicycle as it spun.
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