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whorls

Pronunciation: [wɜrlz]

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Learn how to use whorls in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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Can you see the whorls in your fingerprints when you look closely?

How to pronounce whorls

Pronunciation: [wɜrlz]

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