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pinwheel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A child's toy consisting of a stick with a wheel or star of folded paper or plastic attached to one end by a pin, which spins in the wind.
Usage Example
"The children ran laughing through the park, holding bright plastic pinwheels that spun rapidly in the breeze."
Strongest
whirligig
Strong
windmill
• noun (Context 2)
A circular or spiral shape or formation resembling a spinning wheel, often found in fireworks, baked goods, or galaxy classifications.
Usage Example
"The astronomer pointed out the classic spiral shape of the distant spiral galaxy."
Strong
spiral
Weak
whirl
• verb (Context 3)
To spin, rotate, or revolve rapidly in a circular motion, similar to the blades of a toy pinwheel.
Usage Example
"When he tripped on the rocky path, his arms pinwheeled wildly as he tried to maintain his balance."
Strongest
spin
twirl
whirl
Strong
rotate
revolve
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pinwheel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pinwheel