나선형 또는 소용돌이 모양
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles.
예문:
"The galaxy's arms form a magnificent whorl of stars."
"She traced the whorls of wood grain on the old table."
식물의 줄기 마디에서 잎이나 꽃이 돌려나는 것
A set of leaves, flowers, or branches springing from the stem at the same level and encircling it.
예문:
"The leaves of the cleavers plant grow in a distinct whorl."
"A whorl of bright yellow petals crowned the top of the stalk."
나선형 조개껍데기의 한 바퀴
Each of the turns or convolutions in the shell of a gastropod or ammonoid mollusk.
예문:
"The fossil showed a perfectly preserved whorl of an ancient ammonite."
"The outer whorl of the conch shell was smooth and polished."
지문의 소용돌이 모양 패턴
A complete circle or spiral pattern in a fingerprint.
예문:
"The forensic expert identified the suspect by the unique whorl on his index finger."
"Most people have loops, but a significant percentage have whorls in their fingerprints."
물레나 가락의 회전을 돕는 작은 바퀴
A small wheel or pulley in a spinning wheel or spindle that acts as a flywheel.
예문:
"The spinner attached a heavy stone whorl to the bottom of the spindle."
"Ancient whorls found in the ruins suggest a thriving textile industry."
나선형으로 움직이다
To spiral or move in a twisted and convoluted fashion.
예문:
"Mist whorled around the mountain peaks in the early morning."
"The dancers whorled across the stage in a blur of color."