n.
1.confused movement
2.the shape of something rotating rapidly
3.a usually brief attempt
4.the act of rotating rapidly whirl v.
1.turn in a twisting or spinning motion
2.cause to spin
3.flow in a circular current, of liquids
4.revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
5.fly around
Idiom of the Day
out of the woods
no longer in a dangerous situation or condition
The man's injury is very serious and he is not out of the woods yet.