1. To spin, as a top.
2. To twist or twine, as hair in making fishing lines.
PIRN
Pirn, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Defn: A quill or reed on which thread or yarn is wound; a bobbin; also, the wound yarn on a weaver's shuttle; also, the reel of a fishing rod. [Scot.]
PIROGUE Pi*rogue", n. Etym: [Originally an American Indian word: cf. F. pirogue, Sp. piroga, piragua.]
Defn: A dugout canoe; by extension, any small boat. [Written variously periauger, perogue, piragua, periagua, etc.]
PIROUETTE
Pir`ou*ette", n. Etym: [F.; of uncertain origin.]
1. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing.
2. (Man.)
Defn: The whirling about of a horse.