MEANING
A rotating body of water drawing material around a central point, sometimes downward.
Use it for
Converging currents, hazardous water, and powerful rotation.Make water's movement feel concentrated and directional.
Words that belong together
- river whirlpool
- swirling whirlpool
- edge of a whirlpool
On the page
A whirlpool formed where the two currents met.
Foam circled the whirlpool before breaking free.
The guide kept the raft well clear of the whirlpool.
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Word forms
- Base
- whirlpool
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. Often suggests stronger or larger rotation than an eddy; does not always suck objects under. Plural: whirlpools
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