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- 1. a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. Similar
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Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word maelstrom, which can mean a powerful whirlpool or a turbulent situation. Find out how the word is used in literature and current events.
Maelstrom is a noun that means a situation of great confusion, violence, and destruction, or an area of water with a strong circular movement. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.
Maelstrom is a term that can refer to a powerful whirlpool, various amusement rides, characters, films, games, literature, music and more. Find out the different meanings and uses of maelstrom in this disambiguation page.
Many stories tell of ships being sucked into a maelstrom, although only smaller craft are actually in danger. [2] Smaller whirlpools appear at river rapids [3] and can be observed downstream of artificial structures such as weirs and dams. Large cataracts, such as Niagara Falls, produce strong whirlpools.
Learn the meaning of maelstrom, a word for a powerful whirlpool or a turbulent confusion. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.
Maelstrom is a noun that means a large, powerful, or violent whirlpool or a turbulent state of affairs. Learn about its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
Learn the meaning of maelstrom, a literary term for a situation full of strong emotions or confusing events, and a whirlpool of water. See pronunciation, usage notes, synonyms and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
