whorls
Pronunciation: [wɜrlz]
Word
Context: "nature"
(noun) whorls are circular patterns or spirals that can be found in nature. Think about the rings on a tree stump or the way some leaves grow. They often look like spirals or circles.
Example
The tree had beautiful whorls from its many years of growth.
Example
There were no whorls on the plant, making it look very plain.
Example
What kind of whorls can you see in the patterns on flowers?
Context: "fingerprints"
(noun) whorls are specific patterns made by the ridges on your fingertips. These patterns are unique to each person and help identify them, like a secret code for your fingers.
Example
Her fingerprints had whorls that matched perfectly with the database.
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His fingerprints did not show any whorls, making them less useful for identification.
Example
Can you see the whorls in your fingerprints when you look closely?
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