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whirlwind / whirlpool / swirl

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨdɨmuˈiɲu/re·de·moi·nho

Definition

1

A rapid and violent rotating movement of air, water, dust, etc.; whirlwind, whirlpool.

Usage examples

“A whirlwind of dust rose from the road.”
“His thoughts were a swirl of contradictory emotions.”