birl: Meaning and Definition of
birl
Pronunciation: (bûrl), [key]
— v.t.
- to cause (a floating log) to rotate rapidly by treading upon it.
- to spin or cause to rotate.
—v.i.
- to cause a floating log to rotate rapidly by treading on it.
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- to move or rotate rapidly.
- Informal.to spend money freely.
- Informal.to gamble.
—n.
- an attempt; a gamble.
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