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whirlpool in Dutch

whirlpool in Dutch is draaikolk — whirlpool means a powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.

whirlpool in Dutch

draaikolk
noun
A swirling body of water.

What does "whirlpool" mean?

  1. noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
    "The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks."
  2. noun A hot tub or jacuzzi with jets that create swirling water.
    "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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whirlpool in a sentence

  • The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks.
  • 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.
  • The hotel spa has a whirlpool where guests can relax after their swim.

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What is "whirlpool" in Dutch?
"whirlpool" in Dutch is draaikolk. whirlpool means: A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
How do you use "whirlpool" in a sentence?
Example: "The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks." In Dutch, "whirlpool" is draaikolk.
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