swirl (B2)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /swɜːrl/
Definition
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
Examples
The autumn leaves began to swirl around the park as the wind picked up.
He watched the water swirl down the drain after he pulled the plug.
Mist started to swirl through the valley, hiding the mountains from view.
How to Use swirl
- swirl around (phrasal verb)
- To move in a circular motion in a specific area. — "Dust began to swirl around the old attic."
- swirl something into (collocation)
- To mix one substance into another using a circular motion. — "Swirl the honey into your tea before drinking."
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