noun
- A conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin.
- usage: "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"
- synonyms: top, teetotum, spinning top
- A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.
- synonyms: carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, roundabout
verb
- Whirl or spin like a whirligig. .
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