A whirligig is a spinning TOY that has been around for centuries. It is composed of four parts: a GYRATE (6 letters), a teetotum (8 letters), a TOP (3 letters), and a TOY (3 letters). The GYRATE is the main body of the whirligig, which is usually made of wood or metal. The teetotum is a spinning TOP that is attached to the GYRATE and is used to spin the whirligig. The TOP is a small disc that is placed on the teetotum and is used to control the speed of the whirligig. Finally, the ROTOR (5 letters) is a wheel that is attached to the GYRATE and is used to keep the whirligig spinning.