Definition of whirlpool. Meaning of whirlpool. Synonyms of whirlpool

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Definition of whirlpool

Whirlpool
Whirlpool Whirl"pool`, n. 1. An eddy or vortex of water; a place in a body of water where the water moves round in a circle so as to produce a depression or cavity in the center, into which floating objects may be drawn; any body of water having a more or less circular motion caused by its flowing in an irregular channel, by the coming together of opposing currents, or the like. 2. A sea monster of the whale kind. [Obs.] --Spenser. The Indian Sea breedeth the most and the biggest fishes that are; among which the whales and whirlpools, called ``bal[ae]n[ae],' take up in length as much as four . . . arpents of land. --Holland.

Meaning of whirlpool from wikipedia

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- Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United...
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- up Whirlpool or whirlpool in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A whirlpool is a swirling body of water. Whirlpool may also refer to: The whirlpool bath...
- Niagara Whirlpool is a natural whirlpool within the Niagara River located along the Canada–U.S. border between New York and Ontario. The whirlpool is in...
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- Love's Whirlpool may refer to: Love's Whirlpool (1924 film), an American silent crime drama film Love's Whirlpool (2014 film), a ****anese erotic romantic...
- appliances. Ownership of the brand is split between American company Whirlpool, which has the rights in Europe, Chinese company Haier, which has the...