whirlpool

US /ˈwɝːl.puːl/
UK /ˈwɝːl.puːl/
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1.

vortice, gorgo

a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn

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The boat was caught in a dangerous whirlpool.
La barca fu catturata in un pericoloso vortice.
Avoid swimming near the rocks where the whirlpool forms.
Evita di nuotare vicino alle rocce dove si forma il vortice.
2.

vortice, confusione, attività intensa

a state of intense activity or confusion

:
She was caught in a whirlpool of emotions.
Fu catturata in un vortice di emozioni.
The city was a whirlpool of activity during the festival.
La città era un vortice di attività durante il festival.