WHIRLPOOLS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word whirlpools. (close relations)
Definition of WHIRLPOOLS
whirlpool
Best Alternative Words for WHIRLPOOLS
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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 | ||||||||
| gyre | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
