swirl
Third Person
swirls
Present Participle
swirling
Past Tense
swirled
Past Participle
swirled
1
to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion
- The leaves swirl in the wind during the autumn months.
- Colors of paint are swirling together on the palette as the artist prepares to create.
- The dancer's skirt swirled as she spun across the stage.
- The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds.
2
to set something in motion, typically a fluid or substance, in a twisting or spiraling motion
transitive
- The artist used a brush to swirl vibrant colors on the canvas
- Adding cream to coffee, she used a spoon to swirl the mixture, creating a visually appealing pattern.
- The chef skillfully used a spatula to swirl the chocolate and vanilla batters together.
- The barista skillfully used a steaming wand to swirl milk into intricate patterns on top of the cappuccino.