twirling

Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.

An old seaman, bronzed by the tropical sun, advanced, twirling the remains of a hat between his hands.

“Oh, the good father, the brave father, the very honest father!” said Caderousse, twirling a plate in the air between his two hands.