swirl

/swɜrl/
noun
  1. A twisting or circular shape, movement, or pattern.
    • A swirl of smoke rose from the chimney into the sky.
    • She drew a swirl on the paper with her pencil.
    • The cake had a beautiful swirl of chocolate on top.
  2. A state of confusion or busy activity.
    • The party was a swirl of music, laughter, and dancing.
    • Her mind was in a swirl of thoughts before the exam.
    • He felt lost in the swirl of city life.
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verb
  1. To move in a twisting or circular pattern, like a whirlpool or spiral.
    • The leaves swirled around in the autumn wind.
    • The water swirled down the drain with a loud gurgle.
    • She swirled the wine in her glass before tasting it.
  2. To cause something to move in a twisting or circular motion.
    • The chef swirled the cream into the soup to make a pattern.
    • She swirled her finger through the dust on the table.
    • He swirled the paintbrush in the water to clean it.
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