swirling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of moving or turning around in a circular motion; rotating.

  - "The leaves swirl around in the autumn wind."
  - "The ice skater executes a perfect swirl."

• Noun

  A whirlpool or eddy in a liquid.

  - "The drain created a powerful swirling vortex."
  - "The swirling waters of the river carried the logs downstream."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swirling
whirling , twirling , curling , swirlingly , pearlingly , early

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old English scirwan, scerwian, meaning 'to turn, to twist'.

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Trivia

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1. Swirling is the opposite of linear motion.

2. Swirling can be caused by various forces, such as wind, water currents, or centrifugal force.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circular motion: Swirling is a type of circular motion, where an object moves in a circular path around a center point.

2. Vortex: A swirling mass of fluid or gas is called a vortex. Swirls and vortices can occur in various natural phenomena, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and whirlpools.

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Culture

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Swirling has been used as a metaphor in literature to describe various emotions and experiences, such as a 'swirling maelstrom of emotions' or 'swirling chaos'. It is also a common visual effect in art and film.

How to Memorize "swirling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leaf spinning around in the wind or water flowing in a circular motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swirling' with circular motion or the image of a whirlpool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Swirls Around' to remember the definition of swirling as a circular motion.

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