VORTICES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word vortices. (close relations)
Definition of VORTICES
Best Alternative Words for VORTICES
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cyclones | nounn | |||||||
noun • (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern • a violent rotating windstorm | ||||||||
eddies | 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 | ||||||||
maelstroms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) | ||||||||
swirls | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
twisters | nounn | |||||||
noun • a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground • small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts | ||||||||
whirlpools | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
whirls | verbv | |||||||
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 |