Definitions
flow in a circular current, of liquids
Word origin
From earlier whirlpoole, whirlpole, apparently from Middle English *whirlpole, potentially coalescing Old English hwierfel (“whirlpool”) and Old English hwierfepōl (“whirlpool”). Equivalent to whirl + pool. Cognate with Scots quhirlepole, whirle-pule (“whirlpool”). Compare also English whirlpit.
Used in a sentence
“A whirlpool is an instance of a vortex produced by ocean tides, or by a hole underneath where the water would drain out, such as in a bathtub.”
“The meatloaf has been cooking in the oven for the last hour and should be ready just about the time George climbs out of the whirlpool.”
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01“Spinning water”9 letters
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