swirling vortex
definitions
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A mass of fluid, such as air or water, moving in a rapidly rotating circular motion around a central axis.en: A mass of fluid, such as air or water, moving in a rapidly rotating circular motion around a central axis.
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A situation, state, or place characterized by intense, chaotic, or overwhelming activity or emotion that pulls everything into its center.en: A situation, state, or place characterized by intense, chaotic, or overwhelming activity or emotion that pulls everything into its center.
examples
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The swimmer was caught in a swirling vortex created by the crashing waves.
The swimmer was caught in a swirling vortex created by the crashing waves.
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She felt herself being pulled into a swirling vortex of emotions after the news.
She felt herself being pulled into a swirling vortex of emotions after the news.