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swirl

/swɜːrl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does swirl mean?

verb, noun

To move or flow in a curved or spiral course, or to mix or blend in a confused or disorderly manner. A mass of liquid or gas that has been stirred or mixed in this way.

Example

"The coffee swirled around the cup as I stirred it."

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