whirlpool
About 0.75 uses per million words.
Meaning
- 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.
- noun A hot tub, a jacuzzi.
- noun A state of turmoil or agitated excitement.
- 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
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Word family
whirlpools
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