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English noun: vortex

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


Synonymsconvolution, swirl, whirl


Broader (hypernym)round shape

2. vortex (event) a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)


Synonymsmaelstrom, whirlpool


Broader (hypernym)current, stream


Narrower (hyponym)Charybdis









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