Whirlpool
Translation of "whirlpool" into Russian
Definitions
whirlpool
NounUK
/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
VerbUK
/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
AdjectiveUK
/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
charybdis whirlpool
The ship navigated carefully around the Charybdis whirlpool.
водоворот Харибды
Корабль осторожно обошел водоворот Харибды.
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.