vorticare — meaning in English

English meaning

• swirl verb To move in a twisting, circular pattern.
• whirr verb To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.

Senses

vorticare is used for these senses in English:

• swirl (ambitransitive) To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
• whirr To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

swirl — full definition

1. verb To move in a twisting, circular pattern.
2. noun A twisting, circular pattern or motion.

whirr — full definition

1. verb To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
2. verb To produce a hissing, buzzing or droning noise.
3. verb To make something produce that kind of buzzing noise.
4. verb (of a panther) To produce a low rumbling sound in the throat when contented, similar to a cat's purr.

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