vortex Antonyms
Meaning of vortex
vortex (n)
the shape of something rotating rapidly
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
vortex (n.)
A mass of fluid, especially of a liquid, having a whirling or circular motion tending to form a cavity or vacuum in the center of the circle, and to draw in towards the center bodies subject to its action; the form assumed by a fluid in such motion; a whirlpool; an eddy.
A supposed collection of particles of very subtile matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or a planet. Descartes attempted to account for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it, by a theory of vortices.
Any one of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to and allied genera. See Illustration in Appendix.
vortex Sentence Examples
- The hurricane's powerful vortex created a deafening roar as it approached the coast.
- The whirlpool swirling in the river formed a mesmerizing vortex that captivated onlookers.
- The tornado's vortex lifted houses and scattered debris like toys.
- The galaxy's central vortex concealed a supermassive black hole.
- The vacuum cleaner's vortex sucked up dust and dirt, leaving the floor spotless.
- The vortex of emotions within her heart left her feeling overwhelmed and confused.
- The spin bike's pedals created a vortex of air that cooled her down during her workout.
- The vortex ring blown by the smoker filled the room with a thick cloud of smoke.
- The scientist studied the vortex formation in the wake of a jet plane.
- The turbulent waters created a vortex that made swimming dangerous.
FAQs About the word vortex
the shape of something rotating rapidly, a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)A mass of fluid, especially of a liquid,
whirlpool, swirl, maelstrom,gulf,eddy, tourbillion, whirl,tourbillon
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The hurricane's powerful vortex created a deafening roar as it approached the coast.
The whirlpool swirling in the river formed a mesmerizing vortex that captivated onlookers.
The tornado's vortex lifted houses and scattered debris like toys.
The galaxy's central vortex concealed a supermassive black hole.
