swirler
One who rotates
A swirler is something that swirls—a person, device, or phenomenon that moves in circular or spiral patterns.
The word appears in technical contexts for equipment that creates rotating flow: The combustion chamber uses a fuel swirler to improve mixing.
Informally, it describes anyone or anything caught in swirling motion: The leaves were swirlers in the autumn wind.
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- whirlRotate very quickly
- rotateTurn about an axis
- spiralCurve winding around center
eddy · gyrate · pirouette · revolve · twist · swivel · curl · coil
Circular counter-current
- rippleMinor surface disturbance
- whirlpoolRotating water formation
- currentDirected flow of charge
- flowUnbroken forward movement
stream · undulate · cascade · vortex · circulation · churn · agitate · stir
twirl
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
spiral · eddy · gyrate · pirouette · revolve · twist · swivel · curl · coil · loop
eddy
Circular counter-current
flow · stream · undulate · cascade · vortex · circulation · churn · agitate · stir · mix
stirrer
Tool for mixing liquids
blender · paddle · spoon · swizzle · aerator · rod · stick · beater · impeller · rotor
waltz
Dance in three-quarter time
flamenco · samba · foxtrot · jive · swing · ballroom · pirouette · spin · twirl · dervish
swirlerstabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
stiller · steadier · straightener · fixed point · immobilizer
- cinnamon swirlPastry with spiced spiral
- swirl cone
- swirling vortex
- swirling mass
- swirling patterns
- caramel swirlSugary brown ribbon in treats