Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swirl

verb
/swɜːrl/
Definition
To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
Examples
  • The leaves began to swirl in the autumn breeze.
  • She watched the smoke swirl up into the sky.
  • He swirled the paint on the canvas to create a beautiful pattern.
Meaning
The act of twisting or turning in circles.
Synonyms
  • twirl
  • whirl
  • spiral
  • eddy
  • rotate