whorl
whorl /ˈwɔrl, ˈhwɔrl/
noun
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()
A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
(
coil
, curl
, curlicue
, gyre
, ringlet
, roll
, scroll
, whorl
)
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
The detective examined the fingerprint, noting the unique whorl pattern.
The detective examined the fingerprint, noting the unique whorl pattern.
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A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
(
helix
, spiral
, volute
, coil
, whorl
)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
A coil of rope
a coil of rope
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A strand or cluster of hair
(
curl
, ringlet
, whorl
, lock
)
a strand or cluster of hair