Definition of Swirl

1. Noun. The shape of something rotating rapidly.

Exact synonyms: Convolution, Vortex, Whirl
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Whirl, Whirl

2. Verb. Turn in a twisting or spinning motion. "The wooden sticks swirl "; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
Exact synonyms: Twiddle, Twirl, Whirl
Generic synonyms: Go Around, Revolve, Rotate
Derivative terms: Twiddle, Twirl, Twirler, Whirl, Whirling

3. Verb. Flow in a circular current, of liquids.
Exact synonyms: Eddy, Purl, Whirl, Whirlpool
Generic synonyms: Course, Feed, Flow, Run
Derivative terms: Eddy, Whirl, Whirlpool

Definition of Swirl

1. v. t. & i. To whirl, or cause to whirl, as in an eddy.

2. n. A whirling motion; an eddy, as of water; a whirl.

Definition of Swirl

1. to move with a whirling motion [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Swirl

swipe
swiped
swiper
swipers
swipes
swipey
swipier
swipiest
swiping
swiple
swiples
swipple
swipples
swire
swires
swirl (current term)
swirled
swirlier
swirliest
swirling
swirlingly
swirls
swirly
swish
swished
swisher
swishers
swishes
swishest
swishier

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