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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