/hwerrl"poohl', werrl"-/ , n.
1. water in swift, circular motion, as that produced by the meeting of opposing currents, often causing a downward spiraling action.
2. See whirlpool bath .
3. Heraldry. gurge (def. 2).
[ 1520-30; WHIRL + POOL 1 ; cf. late OE hwyrfepol ]