whorl C2 Topic:Actions & Processes US /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ See IPA manual Freq #174022 Meanings 1 verb To form a pattern of concentric circles. “Waves Against the Sand,” to music by Martinu, which opened the program, filled the stage space with whorling patterns of dancers surging with the gentle but ceaseless momentum of the sea. 2 noun a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops 3 noun a strand or cluster of hair 4 noun a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 noun · a structure consisting of... spiral 3 noun · a strand or cluster of hair lock 4 noun · a round shape formed by a... coilcurlcurlicuegyreringletrollscroll Etymology From alteration of whirl (verb). Topics Actions & Processes External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # whorl **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb, noun **IPA (US):** /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ **Frequency rank:** 174022 ## Meanings 1. To form a pattern of concentric circles. 2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops 3. a strand or cluster of hair 4. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) ## Examples - “Waves Against the Sand,” to music by Martinu, which opened the program, filled the stage space with whorling patterns of dancers surging with the gentle but ceaseless momentum of the sea. ## Etymology From alteration of whirl (verb). ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown