swirl(n = noun.shape) convolution, vortex, whirl - the shape of something rotating rapidly;
is a kind of round shape
Derived forms verb swirl₂, verb swirl₁

1.  swirl(v = verb.motion) twiddle, twirl, whirl - turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
is one way to go around, revolve, rotate
Derived form noun swirl₁
Sample sentences: Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP

2.  swirl(v = verb.motion) eddy, purl, whirl, whirlpool - flow in a circular current, of liquids;
is one way to course, feed, flow, run
Derived form noun swirl₁
Sample sentences: Something ----s

   To whirl, or cause to whirl, as in an eddy. C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]

   A whirling motion; an eddy, as of water; a whirl. Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]

swirl, v. & n.
--v.intr. & tr. move or flow or carry along with a whirling motion.
--n.
1 a swirling motion of or in water, air, etc.
2 the act of swirling.
3 a twist or curl, esp. as part of a pattern or design.

Derivative:
swirly adj.

Etymology:
ME (orig. as noun): orig. Sc., perh. of LG or Du. orig.