whirlpool
Whirlpool (noun) means a powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre. Example: “The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks.”
How to use whirlpool
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spinning current of water, or, informally, a jacuzzi-style hot tub.
Word forms
whirlpooled past tense, whirlpools plural, whirlpools singular
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The boat narrowly avoided the _____ near the rocks.
Etymology
A compound of whirl and pool, describing water that spins around itself instead of flowing straight.
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Rhymes for whirlpool
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What does “whirlpool” mean?
The word “whirlpool” means a powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre. In plain terms, a spinning current of water, or, informally, a jacuzzi-style hot tub.
How do you pronounce “whirlpool”?
“Whirlpool” is pronounced WURL-pool (/ˈwɝlpul/ in IPA).
How do you use “whirlpool” in a sentence?
Here is “whirlpool” used in a sentence: “The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks.”
What part of speech is “whirlpool”?
“Whirlpool” is a noun.
How many meanings does “whirlpool” have?
“Whirlpool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.