Twirl and Wield

Twirl

Twirl verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Wield and twirl are semantically related In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Twirl".

Nearby Words: twirled, twirling

Wield verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

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Twirl and wield are semantically related in brandish topic. Sometimes you can use "Twirl" instead a verb "Wield".

Nearby Word: wielding

staff	twirl staff	wield staff
rifle	twirl rifle	wield rifle
ring	twirl ring	wield ring
weapon	twirl weapon	wield weapon
Other words: spear, sword, gun, pistol, shotgun, weapons, guns, pistols, staves, staffs.

Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me: The King of Thorns briefly mentions Cennat shield dancers, who wield their man's height shields so well they can practically twirl them.

Source: Literature / The Prince of Thorns
Despite being perfectly able to wield two revolvers with the precision and effectiveness as John Preston, Max Payne does not twirl his weapons.

Source: Gun Twirling

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