Definition of WHORL

whorl

Plural: whorls

Noun

  • A circular arrangement of similar parts; a coil or spiral.
  • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  • a strand or cluster of hair
  • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
  • Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
  • A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
  • A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
  • Any volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint.
  • A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle.

Verb

  • To form a pattern of concentric circles.

Examples

  • He studied the WHORL pattern on his thumb, hoping it would inspire a high-scoring word.

Origin / Etymology

From alteration of whirl (verb).

Scrabble Score: 11

whorl: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
whorl: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whorl: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

whorl: valid Words With Friends Word