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swirl

1. swirl \'sw*r(-*)l\ n [ME (Sc)] 1a: a whirling mass or motion : EDDY  1b: 
   whirling confusion  2: a twisting shape or mark 
2. swirl \'sw*r-lin-le-\ vi 1a: to move with an eddying or whirling motion  
   1b: to pass in whirling confusion  2: to have a twist or convolution  : to 
   cause to swirl  - swirl.ing.ly av