pinwheel
|pin-wheel|
B2
/ˈpɪnˌwiːl/
spinning toy or firework
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pinwheel' originates from the combination of 'pin' and 'wheel', where 'pin' refers to a small pointed object and 'wheel' refers to a circular object that rotates.
Historical Evolution
'pinwheel' was formed by combining the words 'pin' and 'wheel' in English, reflecting its structure and function.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a simple toy, but it has also come to describe a type of firework.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45