whirlpool

Meanings

• noun

  A large body of rotating water, caused by the strong currents in a body of water such as a bay or the sea.

  - "The hurricane created a massive whirlpool in the ocean."
  - "The whirlpool in the bathtub drained quickly once the drain was unclogged."

• noun

  A circular or spiral motion or vortex, as of water or air.

  - "The tornado formed a massive whirlpool of debris and rain."
  - "The whirlpool of leaves twirled around the tree in the autumn wind."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whirlpool
pool , fool , school , rule

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Variants

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whirlpool , whirlpools , whirlpool bath , whirlpool baths

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Etymology

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From Middle English whirlen, to twist or turn, from Old English hweorlan, to turn, from hweorl, a whirl.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known whirlpool is the Bay of Fundy in Canada, which has the highest tides in the world and creates massive whirlpools during the tide changes.

2. Whirlpools can form in both freshwater and saltwater, and can range in size from a few inches to several miles in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vortex: A circular or spiral current in a fluid, caused by a whirlpool or other force.

2. Tornado: A violently rotating column of air that forms a whirlpool and can cause extensive damage.

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Culture

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Whirlpools have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history, often representing the power and mystery of nature. One famous example is the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Arp 274 or Messier 51, which is a spiral galaxy with a prominent whirlpool-shaped structure.

How to Memorize "whirlpool"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of water swirling around in a circular motion, creating a vortex or whirlpool.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whirlpools Wirl Around, Creating Powerful Oceans' to remember the definition.

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