whirl·pool 
/ˈwɚrəlˌpu:l/ noun
plural whirl·pools /ˈwɚrəlˌpu:l/ noun [count] 1 : an area of water in a river, stream, etc., that moves very fast in a circle
▪ The swimmer was caught in a whirlpool and nearly drowned. — often used figuratively ▪ She has experienced a whirlpool of emotions. [=a confusing mixture of emotions] 2 : whirlpool bath
▪ The swimmer was caught in a whirlpool and nearly drowned. — often used figuratively ▪ She has experienced a whirlpool of emotions. [=a confusing mixture of emotions]
