Vocabulary Entry

whirlpool

|noun • verb

noun

A rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically found in areas where water flows quickly.

Example Sentences

"The swimmer struggled to escape the whirlpool's strong currents."

"We watched as the leaves were caught in the whirlpool's swirling motion."

"The boat was almost pulled into the dangerous whirlpool near the rocks."

verb

Example Sentences

"The wind began to whirlpool the fallen leaves into a spiral."

"She watched as the water whirpooled around the center of the drain."

"The chef expertly whirlpooled the sauce to incorporate air."