maelstrom

UK
/ˈmeɪlstrəm/
US
/ˈmeɪlstrɑm/

Translations

maelstromnoun
maelstroms
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪlstrəm/
US
/ˈmeɪlstrɑm/
The ship was caught in a maelstrom and struggled to stay afloat.
Корабль попал в водоворот и изо всех сил пытался остаться на плаву.
The office was a maelstrom of activity as the deadline approached.
Офис был в суматохе, когда приближался срок сдачи.
Additional translations

Definitions

maelstromnoun
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.
The ship was caught in a maelstrom and struggled to stay afloat.
A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.
The country was in a political maelstrom following the controversial election results.