Definitions

1. noun

A large body of swirling or churning water, typically caused by a submarine spring or a whirlwind.

“The hikers had to navigate through the treacherous waters of the whirlpool to reach the other side of the river.”

2. noun

A state of intense or chaotic activity, especially one that is difficult to control or manage.

“The project had fallen into a whirlpool of delays and budget overruns, and it was unclear when it would be completed.”

3. noun

A part of a washing machine that uses a rotating motion to remove clothes from the drum.

“The washing machine’s whirlpool feature made it easy to get the clothes out of the drum without tangling them.”

4. verb

To move or cause something to move in a circular motion, especially in a spiral or swirling pattern.

“The tornado began to whirlpool the debris into a massive twister.”