nounπShareA pattern of concentric circles."The fingerprint on the dusty table had a distinct whorl in the center. "natureappearancemarkstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem."The plant had a beautiful whorl of purple flowers at the top of its stem. "biologyplantpartnaturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell."The collector carefully examined each whorl of the snail shell, admiring its spiral pattern. "biologyanimalnaturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint."The fingerprint on the glass showed a distinct whorl in its center. "anatomybiologyphysiologypartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle."The craftswoman carefully attached the heavy whorl to the spindle, ensuring it was balanced for smooth spinning. "machineutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a pattern of concentric circles."The smoke from the incense began to whorl slowly as it rose towards the ceiling. "naturebiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading