whirlpool
nounHow to pronounce whirlpool:
Definition of whirlpool:
- whirlpool (noun):
- a confused tumult and bustle whirl
- a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides).
- a powerful circular current of water, into which objects floating nearby are drawn
Synonyms for whirlpool:
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