vortex in Dutch
vortex in Dutch is draaikolk, wervelwind, wervel — vortex means a spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
vortex in Dutch
draaikolk
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
wervelwind
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
wervel
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
draaikolk
(figuratively) Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
wervelwind
(figuratively) Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
maalstroom
(figuratively) Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.
What does "vortex" mean?
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noun A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
"Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex."
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noun A situation of intense, chaotic activity that seems to draw everything nearby into it.
"The scandal became a media vortex, sucking in one public figure after another."
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vortex in a sentence
- Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex.
- The tornado formed a violent vortex that tore through the fields.
- The scandal became a media vortex, sucking in one public figure after another.
- She felt trapped in a vortex of deadlines and meetings.
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What is "vortex" in Dutch?
"vortex" in Dutch is draaikolk, wervelwind, wervel. vortex means: A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
How do you use "vortex" in a sentence?
Example: "Water spiraled down the drain in a tight little vortex." In Dutch, "vortex" is draaikolk, wervelwind, wervel.
Are there other ways to say "vortex" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "vortex": draaikolk, wervelwind, wervel, maalstroom.
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