whirlpool

/ˈwɝlpul/

noun 3verb 1

Collocations

ADJ.

big, small, strong, trapped

VERB + WHIRLPOOL

caught, descended, dived, fell, saw, see, sucked

WHIRLPOOL + NOUN

galaxy, instance, m51a, water

PREP.

in, in, into, out

ADV.

essentially

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.

A hot tub, jacuzzi.

The meatloaf has been cooking in the oven for the last hour and should be ready just about the time George climbs out of the whirlpool.

A state of turmoil, or agitated excitement.

verb

To spin or swirl like the water in a whirlpool.

noun — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of

verb — flow in a circular current, of liquids

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.

Wiktionary

The meatloaf has been cooking in the oven for the last hour and should be ready just about the time George climbs out of the whirlpool.

Wiktionary

It has a big whirlpool and a strong current.

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You may have seen an eddy if you've ever gone canoeing and you see a small whirlpool of water while you paddle through the water.

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The boat fell into a whirlpool and overturned.

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The boat fell into a whirlpool and capsized.

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