To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
“The wind would swirl around in gusty breaths from the sea, sending clouds of dust through the town.”
To agitate, or mix up
“He used a long, tan hand to swirl the concoction around.”
To rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically, sometimes violently
To move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
To be moved by the wind or an air current
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound
A twirl, twist or coil of something
“Others fought dismounted in the swirl of horses and bodies, seeking a target for their small, strong bows of Osage orangewood.”
A whirling mass of fluid or air
Something in the shape of a spiral or coil
A situation or state of confused or violent activity or movement
A sudden gust of wind
A steady, continuous stream or supply of something
A quick, noisy movement or sound resembling a rush, rustle, or swirl
A large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam
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