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English noun: swirl | |||
| 1. | swirl (shape) the shape of something rotating rapidly | ||
| Synonyms | convolution, vortex, whirl | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | round shape | ||
English verb: swirl | |||
| 1. | swirl (motion) turn in a twisting or spinning motion | ||
| Samples | The leaves swirled in the autumn wind. | ||
| Synonyms | twiddle, twirl, whirl | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----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 | ||
| Synonyms | eddy, purl, whirl, whirlpool | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | course, feed, flow, run | ||
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