swirl

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A circular or spiraled movement or shape.

  - "The ice cream was swirled with a spoon."
  - "The tornado formed a massive swirl of wind and rain."
  - "The road had a large pothole that caused the car to swirl."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swirl
whirl , twirl , curl , twirl , swirl,irl , pearl , peal , wail

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Variants

List of all variants of swirl that leads to same result
swirl , swirled , swirling , swirlingly , swirls

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scwirlan, from scwir, spiral.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'swirl' is also used in meteorology to describe the circular motion of a tornado.

2. Swirl marks on a car's paint job are caused by improper washing or drying techniques.

3. Swirls of color are often used in tie-dye and other fabric dying techniques.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vortex: A swirling mass of fluid or gas.

2. Helix: A spiral shape, often found in DNA.

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Culture

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Swirl is a common motif in various cultures and art forms. In literature, swirls are often used to describe the movement of water or wind. In art, swirls are used to create abstract patterns and designs. In music, swirls are used to describe the complex and intricate melodies and rhythms.

How to Memorize "swirl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spinning top or a whirlpool to help remember the meaning of swirl.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word swirl with the image of a spinning top or a whirlpool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'swirl' such as 'Sweet Whirling Ice Cream Rules Lickably' to help remember the definition.

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