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Whirlpool Meaning for Kids
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What Does Whirlpool Mean?
Noun
- A whirlpool is a strong current of water that spins around in a circle, often pulling things down into it.
Whirlpool — Full Explanation
A whirlpool is a place in the water where it spins in a circle. It can happen in rivers or oceans when water moves quickly and makes a swirl.
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Whirlpool Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
वाटिका (Vāṭikā)
Vāṭikā
चक्रवात (Chakravāt)
Chakravāt
घुमाव (Ghumāv)
Ghumāv
kannada
ಚಕ್ರವಾತ (Chakravata)
Chakravata
ನೀರು ಚಕ್ರ (Neeru Chakra)
Neeru Chakra
ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ (Chakravyooha)
Chakravyooha
bengali
জলবাতাস (Jolbatas)
Jolbatas
পানির ঘূর্ণন (Panir Ghuronon)
Panir Ghuronon
জলবাতাস (Jolbatas)
Jolbatas
spanish
vórtice
vor-tee-seh
torbellino
tor-beh-lee-noh
remolino
reh-moh-lee-noh
Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool
What does 'whirlpool' mean?
A whirlpool is a place in the water where the water spins around very fast, like a big circle. It can happen in rivers or oceans.
How do you pronounce 'whirlpool'?
You say 'whirlpool' like this: 'WURL-pool'. The first part sounds like 'whirl' and the second part sounds like 'pool'.
What is the origin of the word 'whirlpool'?
The word 'whirlpool' comes from the Old English words 'wir' meaning 'to turn' and 'pol' meaning 'pool'. So it describes a turning pool of water.
What is the meaning of 'whirlpool' in Bengali?
The word 'whirlpool' in Bengali is 'ভূমিধস' (Bhūmidhasa).