whorl

[hwurl, wurl]

whorl Definition

• 1. a pattern of spirals or concentric circles
• 2. a single turn of a spiral or coil

Using whorl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whorl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The whorls on the shell were mesmerizing.

• Example

  She counted the whorls on her fingertips.

• Example

  The fingerprint had a unique whorl pattern.

• Example

  The hair on his head grew in a whorl.

whorl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whorl

• coil
• spiral
• twist
• curl
• helix

Phrases with whorl

• whorl of leaves

  a group of leaves arranged in a circular or spiral pattern around a stem

  Example

  The plant had a whorl of leaves at the base.

• whorl of hair

  a tuft of hair growing in a circular or spiral pattern

  Example

  He had a whorl of hair on the crown of his head.

• whorl of fingerprints

  a pattern of fingerprints that form a spiral or circular shape

  Example

  The detective examined the whorl of fingerprints left at the crime scene.

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Summary: whorl in Brief

The term 'whorl' [hwurl, wurl] refers to a pattern of spirals or concentric circles, or a single turn of a spiral or coil. It can describe the arrangement of leaves, hair, or fingerprints, as in 'The fingerprint had a unique whorl pattern.' 'Whorl' is a formal term for 'coil' or 'spiral.'