WHIRLPOOL Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word whirlpool. (close relations)
Definition of WHIRLPOOL
whirlpools
Best Alternative Words for WHIRLPOOL
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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 | ||||||||
maelstrom | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) | ||||||||
swirl | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
vortex | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |