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vortex

noun

The shape of something rotating rapidly

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
V
Ends with
X
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈvɔɹtɛks

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Definitions

noun

  1. The shape of something rotating rapidly

noun

  1. A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

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Synonyms

whirlswirlconvolutionwhirlpoolmaelstrom

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