whirlpool (n.)

  1. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

    [ Syn: vortex , maelstrom ]

    whirlpool (v.)

  1. flow in a circular current, of liquids

    [ Syn: eddy , purl , swirl , whirl ]

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