At first, we have it rotating like this (5)
I believe the answer is:
whirl
'this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'at first we have it rotating like' is the wordplay.
'at first' suggests taking the first letters.
The first letters of 'we have it rotating like' is 'WHIRL'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for whirl that I've seen before include "Circular movement - brief try" , "Swirl, spin" , "Spin; social activity" , "Feel dizzy" , "Quick dance" .)