swirl
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
swirls;
swirled;
swirling
swirls;
swirled;
swirling
Britannica Dictionary definition of SWIRL
:
to move in circles or to cause (something) to move in circles
— often used figuratively
[+ object]
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She swirled the drink (around) in her glass.
[no object]
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The water swirled around/down the drain.
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strong swirling winds
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Rumors are swirling about/around the team. [=there are a lot of rumors about the team]
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swirl
/ˈswɚl/
noun
plural
swirls
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swirl
/ˈswɚl/
noun
plural
swirls
Britannica Dictionary definition of SWIRL
[count]
1
:
a twisting or swirling movement, form, or object
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A swirl of smoke rose from the chimney.
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He painted swirls of color on the canvas.
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ice cream with chocolate swirls
2
:
a state of busy movement or activity
— usually + of
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She was caught up in the swirl of events.
