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English noun: swirl

1. swirl (shape) the shape of something rotating rapidly


Synonymsconvolution, vortex, whirl


Broader (hypernym)round shape


English verb: swirl

1. swirl (motion) turn in a twisting or spinning motion


SamplesThe leaves swirled in the autumn wind.


Synonymstwiddle, twirl, whirl


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something is ----ing PP.
Somebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)go around, revolve, rotate

2. swirl (motion) flow in a circular current, of liquids


Synonymseddy, purl, whirl, whirlpool


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)course, feed, flow, run









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