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SWIRLING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word swirling. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word swirling. (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

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

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

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 SWIRLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swirling, 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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