Associations to the word «Whirlpool»

Pictures for the word «Whirlpool»

Wiktionary

WHIRLPOOL, noun. A swirling body of water.
WHIRLPOOL, noun. Turmoil, or agitated excitement.
WHIRLPOOL GALAXY, noun. Alternative term for spiral galaxy

Dictionary definition

WHIRLPOOL, noun. A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides).
WHIRLPOOL, verb. Flow in a circular current, of liquids.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky