stir

Definitions of stir in various dictionaries:

noun - a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

noun - emotional agitation and excitement

noun - a rapid active commotion

verb - move an implement through

verb - move very slightly

verb - stir feelings in

verb - stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

verb - affect emotionally

verb - summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

verb - to begin moving, "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"

verb - mix or add by stirring

To pass an implement through (a liquid, for example) in circular motions so as to mix or cool the contents: stirred the soup before tasting it.

To introduce (an ingredient, for example) into a liquid or mixture: stirred a cup of sugar into the cake batter.

To mix together the ingredients of before cooking or use: stirred up some popover batter; stirred the paint.

To alter the placement of slightly; disarrange: had not stirred out of line.

To cause to move briskly or vigorously; bestir.

To rouse, as from indifference, and prompt to action.

To provoke deliberately: stirred by trouble.

To excite strong feelings in.

To change position slightly: The dog stirred in its sleep.

To move about actively; bestir oneself.

To move away from a customary or usual place or position: instructed the guards not to stir from their posts.

To take place; happen.

To be capable of being stirred: a mixture that stirs easily.

To be roused or affected by strong feelings: “His wrath so stirred within him, that he could have struck him dead” (Charles Dickens).

A stirring, mixing, or poking movement.

A slight movement.

A disturbance or commotion.

An excited reaction; a ferment.

Prison.

verb - to pass an implement through in circular motions

STIR - Stir is a St. Louis, Missouri musical group....