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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

whirlpools

/hwərlˈpoʊlz/ noun · British & US
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What does whirlpools mean?

noun

A large, swirling body of water that forms when a river or ocean current flows into a narrow channel or around a rock or other underwater obstacle, creating a powerful and often dangerous current.

Example

"The kayaker paddled through the calm surface of the lake, unaware of the treacherous whirlpools that lurked beneath."

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