swirlingnoun
swirlings
pl
UK
/ˈswɜː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɝː.lɪŋ/
Gerund-derived common noun meaning ‘the act or state of swirling’.
Definitions
The action or process of moving in a twisting or spiraling motion.
The swirling of the water around the drain created a small vortex.
A twisting mass or eddy of a substance such as water, smoke, or wind.
A swirling of smoke rose from the chimney.
swirlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɜrlɪŋ/
More precise tagging: adjective derived from the present participle of ‘swirl’.
Translations
The swirling patterns on the wallpaper were mesmerizing.
Закрученные узоры на обоях были завораживающими.
The swirling winds made it difficult to walk.
Вихревой ветер затруднял ходьбу.
The swirling leaves created a beautiful autumn scene.
Кружащиеся листья создавали красивую осеннюю сцену.
Definitions
Moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
The swirling winds made it difficult to walk straight.
Characterized by confusion or disorder.
Her mind was a swirling mix of emotions after hearing the news.
swirlverb

swirling

Gerund

swirled
Past Simple
swirled
Past Participle
swirling
Gerund
UK
/swɜːl/
US
/swɝl/
Translations
The leaves began to swirl in the wind.
Листья начали вихриться на ветру.
The dancers swirl gracefully across the stage.
Танцоры грациозно закружились по сцене.
The water started to swirl down the drain.
Вода начала кружиться в сливе.
Additional translations
Definitions
To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
The leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
To cause to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
She swirled the wine in her glass to release its aroma.
To be dizzy or confused.
His thoughts swirled as he tried to make sense of the situation.
swirlnoun
Definitions
A twisting or spiraling pattern or movement.
The swirl of the cream in the coffee created a beautiful pattern.
A small, twisting mass or shape.
The artist painted a swirl of colors on the canvas.
A state of confusion or disorder.
There was a swirl of emotions after hearing the unexpected news.
A spiral growth pattern of hair on the scalp of a person or animal.
The colt had a distinct swirl on its forehead.
swirladjective
Definitions
Having or characterized by a spiral or twisting pattern.
She chose a swirl design for the bakery's new logo.