whorl

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whorl

A child traces the whorl of a seashell with their finger.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops: This refers to a spiral or coiled arrangement, such as a coil of rope.
    • A strand or cluster of hair: This meaning describes a circular arrangement of hair, often forming a curl or ringlet.
    • A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles: This describes a pattern of circles within circles, commonly seen in the arrangement of leaves, petals, or other natural parts around a central point.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The potter carefully shaped the whorl of clay on the wheel.
    • A loose whorl of hair fell across her forehead.
    • Botanists study the whorl of petals in a flower for classification.
Advanced Usage
  • "In whorl": Arranged in a circular, spiral pattern.
    • The leaves grow in whorl around the stem.
  • "Fingerprint whorl": A specific pattern in a fingerprint characterized by concentric circles.
    • The detective identified the suspect by the unique whorl pattern.
Variants and Related Words
  • Whorled (adj): Arranged in or forming whorls.
    • The plant has whorled leaves.
Synonyms
  • Coil: A length of something wound in a joined sequence of rings.
  • Spiral: A curve that winds around a central point.
  • Ringlet: A small ring or circle, especially of hair.
  • Verticil (Botany): A whorl of leaves, flowers, or branches.
Related Phrases
  • Whorl of leaves: A botanical term for a set of leaves arranged in a circle around a stem.
  • Shell whorl: A single complete spiral turn in the shell of a mollusk.
Related Idioms
  • "To be caught in a whorl": To be trapped in a confusing, circular, or repetitive situation (less common, figurative).
    • He felt caught in a whorl of bureaucratic procedures.
whorl

A child traces the whorl of a seashell with their finger.

Noun
  1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
    • a coil of rope
  2. a strand or cluster of hair
  3. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

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