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whirlpool

/ˈwɜːlpuːl/noun

उच्चारण वर्ल्पूल

भँवर, जलावर्त

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a place in a river or the sea where currents of water spin round very fast and pull things down into the centre

    भँवर, जलावर्त

    • The small boat was caught in a whirlpool.
    • Swimmers were warned about the whirlpools below the dam.

    Synonyms eddy vortex maelstrom

  2. 2

    [C]

    a situation in which things are happening very quickly and in a confused way, and which is difficult to escape from

    (घटनाओं या भावनाओं का) भँवर

    • She was caught up in a whirlpool of emotions.
    • The whirlpool of events left the whole family exhausted.

    Synonyms whirl maelstrom

  3. 3

    [C]

    a bath with jets of water that move around

    भँवर-स्नान टब, जकूज़ी

    • The hotel has a pool and a whirlpool.
    • After the match he relaxed in the whirlpool at the club.

    Synonyms jacuzzi hot tub