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whirlpool

Pronunciation: [ˈwɜːrlˌpuːl]

Word

Context: “water phenomenon”

(noun) a whirlpool is a powerful kind of water or movement that pulls everything around into a circular motion. Think of it like a big spinning toilet bowl, where everything gets sucked into the center.

Example

The boat carefully navigated around the whirlpool to stay safe.

Example

There was no whirlpool in the calm lake; the water was still and peaceful.

Example

Can you see the whirlpool forming in the river?

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