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Synonyms for Whirlpool (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)):
maelstrom, vortex

WordNet sense 2 (flow in a circular current, of liquids):
eddy, purl, swirl, whirl


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