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whirlpool

Syllabification: (whirl·pool)
Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)wərlˌpo͞ol/
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Definition of whirlpool

noun

  • 1a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents.
  • a turbulent situation from which it is hard to escape:he was drawing her down into an emotional whirlpool
  • 2 (also whirlpool bath) a heated pool in which hot, typically aerated water is continuously circulated.

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