dictionary.ptwhirl / whirlpool / eddynounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ʁɨ.mu.ˈi.ɲu/re·mo·i·nhoPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A rapidly rotating mass of water, air, dust, etc.; a whirl.Usage examples“The strong wind raised a whirl of dry leaves in the garden.”“The boat was caught in a dangerous whirlpool in the river.”SynonymswhirlvortexeddyCommon combinationswhirlwindwater whirlpooldust devil
A rapidly rotating mass of water, air, dust, etc.; a whirl.Usage examples“The strong wind raised a whirl of dry leaves in the garden.”“The boat was caught in a dangerous whirlpool in the river.”SynonymswhirlvortexeddyCommon combinationswhirlwindwater whirlpooldust devil