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1swirl

verb \ˈswər(-ə)l\

Definition of SWIRL

intransitive verb
1
a : to move with an eddying or whirling motion <swirling water>
b : to pass in whirling confusion
2
: to have a twist or convolution
transitive verb
: to cause to swirl <swirled her drink>
— swirl·ing·ly \ˈswər-liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Examples of SWIRL

  1. The water swirled around the drain.
  2. <kept swirling her lemonade until I thought the sound of clinking ice would drive me insane>

Origin of SWIRL

Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SWIRL

Synonyms
agitate, churn, stir, wash, whirl

2swirl

noun

Definition of SWIRL

1
a : a whirling mass or motion : eddy
b : whirling confusion <a swirl of events>
2
: a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
3
: an act or instance of swirling
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Examples of SWIRL

  1. A swirl of smoke rose from the chimney.
  2. He painted swirls of color on the canvas.
  3. ice cream with chocolate swirls

First Known Use of SWIRL

15th century

Rhymes with SWIRL

birl, curl, dirl, furl, hurl, merle, pearl, purl, skirl, squirrel, thirl, tirl, twirl, whirl

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