Definition of whirlpool

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Whirlpool

/ˈwɜːlpuːl//ˈwɜːrlpuːl/

The word "whirlpool" originates from the Old English words "hweorfan," meaning "to turn" or "to revolve," and "pyrl," meaning "a pearl." The first part, "hweorfan," reflects the spinning motion of water in a whirlpool. The second part, "pyrl," was likely added later, perhaps due to the swirling water's resemblance to a pearl's roundness. Thus, "whirlpool" literally means "turning pearl," aptly describing the spinning, swirling water vortex.

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a place in a river or the sea where currents of water turn round and round very fast

một nơi trên sông hoặc biển nơi dòng nước quay vòng rất nhanh

Example:
  • She felt she was being dragged into a whirlpool of emotion.

    Cô cảm thấy mình đang bị kéo vào một vòng xoáy cảm xúc.

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a special bath or swimming pool for relaxing in, in which the water moves in circles

một bồn tắm hoặc hồ bơi đặc biệt để thư giãn, trong đó nước di chuyển theo vòng tròn

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