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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.
the act of moving quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or something that moves in this way: With a swirl of his black cloak, he leaves the stage. The truck went by in a swirl of dust. Synonym. eddy. a twisting, circular shape: A swirl of cream will make a dish look more fancy.
the act of moving quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or something that moves in this way: With a swirl of his black cloak, he leaves the stage. The truck went by in a swirl of dust. Synonym. eddy. a twisting, circular shape: A swirl of cream will make a dish look more fancy.
The meaning of SWIRL is to move with an eddying or whirling motion. How to use swirl in a sentence.
Definition of swirl noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. : a twisting or swirling movement, form, or object. A swirl of smoke rose from the chimney. He painted swirls of color on the canvas. ice cream with chocolate swirls. 2. : a state of busy movement or activity — usually + of. She was caught up in the swirl of events.
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.
