A circular or spiral form; a vortex: "rain swirling the night into tunnels and gyres” ( Anthony Hyde).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A circular or spiral motion, especially a circular ocean current.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A giant circular oceanic surface current.
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A circular or spiral motion or form.
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verb-intransitive
To whirl.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To move in a circle or spiral.
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