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Definitions from WordNet

Noun whirlpool has 1 sense
  1. whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom - a powerful circular current of water (usually the resulting of conflicting tides)
    --1 is a kind of current, stream
    --1 has particulars: Charybdis
    Derived form: verb whirlpool1

Definitions from the Web

Whirlpool

Definition:

A whirlpool is a powerful circular water current or vortex formed in a body of water, typically caused by the meeting of opposing currents or by a fast-flowing river or stream.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  • Sense 1: A powerful circular water current or vortex.
  • Sense 2: A brand name for home appliances.

Usages:

Usage 1: The whirlpool in the middle of the lake was fascinating to watch.

Usage 2: She relaxed in the whirlpool bath after a long day at work.

Sample Sentences:

1. The fishermen were careful to avoid the dangerous whirlpool near the shore.

2. The old washing machine was replaced with a new Whirlpool model.

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