whirlpool
US /ˈwɝːl.puːl/
UK /ˈwɝːl.puːl/

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