vortice

Definitions of vortice
  1. noun
    the act of rotating rapidly
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    types:
    piroetta
    (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
    type of:
    rotazione
    the act of rotating as if on an axis
  2. noun
    a usually brief attempt
    synonyms: valico, varco
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    type of:
    fatica, faticata, prova, sforzo, tentativo
    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  3. noun
    a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
    synonyms: gorgo, mulinello
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    type of:
    corrente
    a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
  4. noun
    a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
    synonyms: rivoluzione, rollio, rullio
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    type of:
    giravolta, voltata
    a movement in a new direction
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