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swirl

The correct spelling is swirl.

How to pronounce swirl

noun

IPA: /swɜːl/

Say it like: Swi-rl

The correct spelling is swirl. A whirling eddy. For example: "I swirled my brush around in the paint."

Usage Examples

I swirled my brush around in the paint.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A whirling eddy.
  2. 2.A twist or coil of something.
  3. 3.The upward rushing of a fish through the water to take the bait.

verb

  1. 1.To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
  2. 2.To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.
  3. 3.To circulate.

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