SWIRL


Meaning of SWIRL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sw ə r(- ə )l

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1 a : to move with an eddying or whirling motion < swirl ing water> b : to pass in whirling confusion

2 : to have a twist or convolution

transitive verb : to cause to swirl < swirl ed her drink>

– swirl · ing · ly \ ' sw ə r-li ŋ -l ē \ adverb

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