Difference between Whirl and Whirlpool

What is the difference between Whirl and Whirlpool?

Whirl as a noun is an act of whirling. while Whirlpool as a noun is a rapidly rotating body of water; a vortex

Whirl

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly. To have a sensation of spinning or reeling. To make something or someone whirl.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of whirling. Something that whirls. A confused tumult. A rapid series of events Dizziness or giddiness. A brief experiment or trial.

Whirlpool

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a rapidly rotating body of water; a vortexturmoil, or agitated excitement

We hope you now know whether to use Whirl or Whirlpool in your sentence.

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