Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whirlpool
noun
/ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
Definition
A rapidly rotating mass of water produced by opposing currents or a a current running into an obstacle.
Examples
- The boat got caught in the whirlpool and was spun around rapidly.
- Children are warned not to swim near the whirlpool near the river’s bend.
- As they approached the whirlpool, the excitement turned into fear.
Meaning
A whirlpool is a powerful circular movement of water created when two currents collide or when water flows over an obstruction, causing a tumultuous, swirling motion.
Synonyms
- maelstrom
- vortex
- eddy
- swirl
