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vortex

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ˈvɔɾ.ti.sɨ/vor·ti·ce

Definition

1

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

Usage examples

The boat was caught in a powerful vortex.
Dust devils are small atmospheric vortices.

Common combinations

water vortexair vortexform a vortexspiral vortex