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to whirlpool

to whirlpool

1 5.8
To move quickly in a circle in water
  • verb
  • /ˈwɜrˌlpuːl/
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  • The water then starts whirlpooling down through the holes.

Examples

  • Acoustics in the Kingdome whirlpooled the noise of the crowd, a rivering of voices that affected her suddenly, like the pitch and roll of voices during service.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • The leaves whirlpooled in the stream, creating small eddies as they flowed downstream.

  • As the storm approached, the water began whirlpooling rapidly around the boat, making it difficult to stay steady.

  • After pouring the cream into the coffee, it started whirlpooling beautifully, blending the two colors.

Synonyms

to swirl
vsto whirlpool
120 2.7

To move in a twisting or circular way

is used for faster circular motion in liquids rather than gentle twists
to whirl
vsto whirlpool
39 2.8

To spin something quickly so it turns in circles

is specific to liquids rather than any medium
to whirl around
vsto whirlpool
9 3.7

To move quickly in a circle, often through the air

applies to liquids rather than movements often through air
to spin
vsto whirlpool
8 4.4

To move in a winding path like a river

refers to circular flow in liquids rather than a winding twisting course
to eddy
vsto whirlpool
1 5.8

To move in a small circle in water or air

is stronger and larger in liquids rather than a small local current

How Fast

to whirlpool
1 5.8
to swirl
120 2.7
to eddy
1 5.8
ripple
45 2.6

Surface Forms

whirlpool infinitive
whirlpooling present participle
whirlpools third person singular
whirled past
whirled past participle

Etymology

Whirlpool as a verb comes from the same parts whirl ('to spin') and pool ('a small area of water'), and it describes water moving in a fast circular way that pulls things toward its center.