whirligigs
Twirling wind catchers
Whirligigs are things that spin or whirl.
The word most often refers to pinwheel-like toys that rotate in the wind, or decorative yard ornaments with spinning parts.
It extends to anything that spins rapidly or seems to go in circles: carnival rides, spinning beetles, or the dizzy cycles of life itself.
The whirligigs of time bring in their revenges.
Spinning vaned toy
- spinnerThing that rotates
- topUppermost part or surface
- windmillRotating structure harnessing air
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
twirler · spinning toy · party favor · novelty · carnival prize · wind spinner · children's toy · wind catcher
Revolving platform with seats
- merry-go-roundRotating amusement ride
- spinning rideRotating fairground attraction
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
- carnival rideMotorized fairground entertainment device
amusement ride · roundabout · teacups · tilt-a-whirl · fair ride · theme park · midway · dizzy spell
Aquatic insect with oar-like legs
- pond skaterAquatic bug on surface
- aquatic insectBug inhabiting freshwater
- diving beetlePredatory aquatic insect
- water bugInsect living in wetlands
Device showing wind direction
- kinetic artArtwork incorporating physical movement
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- wind-drivenMoved by air currents
yard art · lawn ornament · painted wood · rustic decor · garden art · wind vane · primitive art
pinwheel
Spinning vaned toy
propeller · twirler · spinning toy · party favor · novelty · carnival prize · wind spinner · children's toy · wind catcher
carousel
Revolving platform with seats
- merry-go-roundRotating amusement ride
- spinning rideRotating fairground attraction
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
carnival ride · amusement ride · roundabout · teacups · tilt-a-whirl · fair ride · theme park · midway · dizzy spell · centrifugal
water beetle
Aquatic insect with oar-like legs
- pond skaterAquatic bug on surface
- aquatic insectBug inhabiting freshwater
- diving beetlePredatory aquatic insect
weathervane
Device showing wind direction
- kinetic artArtwork incorporating physical movement
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
yard art · wind-driven · lawn ornament · painted wood · rustic decor · garden art · wind vane · primitive art
commotion
Noisy, confused disturbance
flurry · chaos · dizzying · spin · turmoil · activity · confusion · hustle · rush · hectic
- American Folk ArtGrandma Moses, barn quilts, hex signs, Pennsylvania Dutch, hooked rugs
- folk artsamplers, weathervanes, folk traditions, beadwork, folk tradition
- folk art displaysquilts, pottery, woodcarvings, baskets, weathervanes
- kinetic artkinetic art, mobiles, kinetic sculpture, mobile, hanging mobile
- Outsider Artnaive art, primitive art, self-taught artists, emotional honesty, religious visions
- Early American Artportraits, portraiture, samplers, weathervanes, folk art
whirligigsstanding stones
Upright prehistoric monuments
monoliths · birdbaths · garden gnomes · sundials · obelisks