Whirlpool

Pronunciation: /wɜrlˌpul/

Definitions of whirlpool

noun a swirling body of water, typically produced by the meeting of opposing currents

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a whirlpool in the river while I was fishing.

A2 The boat got caught in a whirlpool and started spinning around.

B1 Swimming near a whirlpool can be dangerous due to the strong currents.

B2 The whirlpool in the ocean was so powerful that it created a vortex.

C1 The scientist studied the whirlpool phenomenon to better understand its effects on marine life.

C2 The whirlpool formed by the collision of two currents was a sight to behold.

Examples of whirlpool in a Sentence

formal The powerful whirlpool formed in the center of the river due to the strong currents.

informal We had to be careful not to get caught in that whirlpool while swimming in the river.

slang The whirlpool in that area is no joke, it can easily pull you under if you're not careful.

figurative She felt like she was caught in a whirlpool of emotions, unable to escape the overwhelming feelings.

Grammatical Forms of whirlpool

• past tense: whirled
• plural: whirlpools
• comparative: more whirlpool
• superlative: most whirlpool
• present tense: whirlpool
• future tense: will whirlpool
• perfect tense: have whirled
• continuous tense: is whirling
• singular: whirlpool
• positive degree: whirlpool
• infinitive: to whirlpool
• gerund: whirling
• participle: whirling

Origin and Evolution of whirlpool

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse and Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whirlpool' originated from Middle English 'whirlepole', which was derived from Old Norse 'hvirla' (to whirl) and Middle English 'pol' (pool).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whirlpool' has retained its original meaning of a swirling body of water, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe any situation or place of intense activity or turmoil.