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swirl
[swurl]
verb (used without object)
to move around or along with a whirling motion; whirl; eddy.
to be dizzy or giddy, as the head.
verb (used with object)
to cause to whirl; twist.
noun
a swirling movement; whirl; eddy.
a twist, as of hair around the head or of trimming on a hat.
any curving, twisting line, shape, or form.
confusion; disorder.
swirl
/ swɜːl /
verb
to turn or cause to turn in a twisting spinning fashion
(intr) to be dizzy; swim
my head was swirling
noun
a whirling or spinning motion, esp in water
a whorl; curl
the act of swirling or stirring
dizzy confusion
Other Word Forms
- swirling adjective
- swirly adjective
- swirlingly adverb
- outswirl verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of swirl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of swirl1
Example Sentences
Where “I Think You Should Leave” operates like a jukebox, “The Chair Company” is a concept album extrapolating a single sight gag into a swirl of lunacy on par with an extended free jazz performance.
As the molten iron and nickel slowly cool, they form swirling convection currents in the outer core.
The bold design covers most of the pavement, and swirls onto the road in a sweeping curve, while orange planters of varying sizes have been placed on top.
Then up, up, and up, past the markets, clothing boutiques, fix-it shops, the swirling schools of motor scooters and all those purple jacaranda trees, starting their seasonal bloom.
In September, he dismissed social media rumors swirling about his health -- including false posts that he had died.
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