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Whirlpool
UK
/ˈwɜːlpuːl/
US
/ˈwɜrlˌpul/
Translation of "whirlpool" into Russian
Definitions
whirlpool
Noun
UK
/ˈwɜːlpuːl/
US
/ˈwɜrlˌpul/
A rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of opposing currents.
The small boat was caught in a whirlpool and spun around violently.
A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.
The political scandal created a whirlpool of controversy and debate.
A bathtub or small pool fitted with jets that agitate the water to create a swirling, massaging motion.
After the marathon, she relaxed her muscles in a warm whirlpool.
whirlpool
Verb
UK
/ˈwɜːlpuːl/
US
/ˈwɜrlˌpul/
To cause (a liquid or objects in a liquid) to rotate rapidly in a circular motion; to spin like a whirlpool.
The chef whirlpooled the soup so the cream would form a spiral.
whirlpool
Adjective
UK
/ˈwɜːlpuːl/
US
/ˈwɜrlˌpul/
Having or employing swirling water jets for massage or cleaning.
They installed a luxurious whirlpool tub in the master bathroom.
Idioms and phrases
whirlpool effect
The whirlpool effect in the pool is mesmerizing.
эффект водоворота
Эффект водоворота в бассейне завораживает.
whirlpool motion
The whirlpool motion of the water creates a calming atmosphere.
движение водоворота
Движение водоворота воды создает расслабляющую атмосферу.
whirlpool spa
They spent the weekend at a resort with a luxurious whirlpool spa.
гидромассажный спа
Они провели выходные в курорте с роскошным гидромассажным спа.
charybdis whirlpool
The ship navigated carefully around the Charybdis whirlpool.
водоворот Харибды
Корабль осторожно обошел водоворот Харибды.