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whirlpool

About 0.75 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A swirling body of water.
    A whirlpool is an instance of a vortex produced by ocean tides, or by a hole underneath where the water would drain out, such as in a bathtub.
  2. noun A hot tub, a jacuzzi.
  3. noun A state of turmoil or agitated excitement.
  4. verb To spin or swirl like the water in a whirlpool.

Similar words

maelstrom swirl vortex whirl gurge purl eddy wash flurry stir

Often followed by

of and tub bath baths in tubs corporation is

Word family

whirlpools

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