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SWIRL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word swirl. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word swirl. (close relations)
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whirl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• confused movement

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

• a usually brief attempt

• the act of rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• fly around

twirl
verbv
noun

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• the act of rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin

coil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

• a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

• tubing that is wound in a spiral

• reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• make without a potter's wheel

• wind around something in coils or loops

curl
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

verb

• form a curl, curve, or kink

• shape one's body into a curl

• wind around something in coils or loops

• twist or roll into coils or ringlets

• play the Scottish game of curling

gust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strong current of air

gyrate
verbv
verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

revolve
verb, nounv, n
verb

• turn on or around an axis or a center

• move in an orbit

• cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

rotate
verbv
verb

• turn on or around an axis or a center

• exchange on a regular basis

• perform a job or duty on a rotating basis

• cause to turn on an axis or center

• turn outward

• plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession

spin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a short drive in a car

• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

verb

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• stream in jets, of liquids

• cause to spin

• make up a story

• form a web by making a thread

• work natural fibers into a thread

• twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

• prolong or extend

spiral
nounn
noun

• a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

• a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle

• a continuously accelerating change in the economy

• ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

• flying downward in a helical path with a large radius

adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• form a spiral

• move in a spiral or zigzag course

twist
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

whorl
nounn
noun

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

convolution
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

• a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain

• the action of coiling or twisting or winding together

eddy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)

verb

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

purl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gold or silver wire thread

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side

verb

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

• make a murmuring sound

• knit with a purl stitch

• edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

• embroider with gold or silver thread

twiddle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner

vortex
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

• a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

whirlpool
nounn
noun

• a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

verb

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

Best Hypernyms For SWIRL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swirl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
course feed flow revolve rotate run
Phrases (1)
round shape

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