- water in swift, circular motion, as that produced by the meeting of opposing currents, often causing a downward spiraling action.
- whirlpool bath.
- gurge (def. 2).
- a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall
- something resembling a whirlpool in motion or the power to attract into its vortex
- short for whirlpool bath
