Definition of Swirl
Swirl
Swir·l
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To move or cause to move in a whirling or twisting motion.
e.g. The dancer's skirt began to swirl around her as she spun across the floor.
(verb)
to have a convolution, deviation, or twist in one's path;
e.g. The wires swirl to one side at this point in the wall.
(noun)
a twisting, spinning, spiraling motion;
e.g. He disappeared with a swirl of his cape.
(noun)
a mass or quantity of something moving with a twirling whirling motion;
e.g. There was a swirl of cream in the strong coffee.
(noun)
a twisted or spiraling pattern or mark;
e.g. There was a swirl of red thread stitched onto the pocket of the shirt.
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