(transitive, intransitive) To twist or whirl, as an eddy. / To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl. / (figuratively) To circulate.

A whirling eddy. / A twist or coil of something. / (fishing) The upward rushing of a fish through the water to take the bait.

that swirls

A pattern or motion that swirls.

present participle of swirl

plural of swirl

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swirl

Mixed in a circular pattern with both original components distinguishable.

simple past tense and past participle of swirl

plural of swirling