swirl (n.)

  1. the shape of something rotating rapidly

    [ Syn: whirl , vortex , convolution ]

    swirl (v.)

  1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; The leaves swirled in the autumn wind

    [ Syn: twirl , twiddle , whirl ]

  2. flow in a circular current, of liquids

    [ Syn: eddy , purl , whirlpool , whirl ]

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