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whirl

/hwərl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does whirl mean?

verb, noun

To move or spin rapidly around a central point, or a rotating mass of air or water. A whirl is a rotating column of air or water.

Example

"The tornado created a massive whirl that destroyed the town."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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