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There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun swirl. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
SWIRL definition: 1. to move quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or to make something do this: 2. If ideas…. Learn more.
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: a state of busy movement or activity — usually + of. She was caught up in the swirl of events. SWIRL meaning: to move in circles or to cause (something) to move in circles often used figuratively.
SWIRL meaning: 1. to move quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or to make something do this: 2. If ideas…. Learn more.
1. to turn or cause to turn in a twisting spinning fashion. 2. (intransitive) to be dizzy; swim. my head was swirling. noun. 3. a whirling or spinning motion, esp in water. 4. a whorl; curl. 5. the act of swirling or stirring. 6. dizzy confusion.
The meaning of SWIRL is to move with an eddying or whirling motion. How to use swirl in a sentence.
