whirl / whirlpool / eddy

nounmasculine/ʁɨ.mu.ˈi.ɲu/low

re·mo·i·nho

Definition

A rapidly rotating mass of water, air, dust, etc.; a whirl.

The strong wind raised a whirl of dry leaves in the garden.

The boat was caught in a dangerous whirlpool in the river.

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Common collocations

whirlwindwater whirlpooldust devil

Derivado de 'remoinhar', por sua vez de 'moinho'.