verb [usually + adv/prep] swirls, swirled, swirling
1. to (cause to) move quickly with a twisting circular movement
Swirl a little oil around the pan before putting it on the heat. [T]
A flood of water swirled across the deck and around the mast. [I]
He lost his footing on the bridge and fell into the swirling water below.
It was difficult to see where we were going because of the swirling fog/mist.
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