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swirl

 

[ swɜːl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in weather

Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.

Synonyms

spin, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

  • The leaves swirled in the wind.
  • The tornado swirled violently through the town.
Context #2 | Noun

in design

A twisting shape or pattern.

Synonyms

spiral, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

  • The painting featured a beautiful swirl of colors.
  • The cake was decorated with a swirl of frosting.

Translations

Translations of the word "swirl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redemoinho

🇮🇳 घूमना

🇩🇪 Wirbel

🇮🇩 pusaran

🇺🇦 вихор

🇵🇱 wir

🇯🇵 渦巻き (uzumaki)

🇫🇷 tourbillon

🇪🇸 remolino

🇹🇷 girdap

🇰🇷 소용돌이 (so-yong-dol-i)

🇸🇦 دوامة

🇨🇿 vír

🇸🇰 vír

🇨🇳 漩涡 (xuánwō)

🇸🇮 vrtinec

🇮🇸 hvirfilbylur

🇰🇿 құйын

🇬🇪 ტალღა (t'algha)

🇦🇿 burulğan

🇲🇽 remolino

Etymology

The word 'swirl' originated from the Middle English word 'swirle', which meant to whirl or twist. It is related to the Old English word 'sweorl' and the Proto-Germanic word 'swirilaz'. The concept of swirling or twisting has been observed in nature and art throughout history, leading to the adoption of the word 'swirl' to describe such movements or patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,262, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.