Vortex

Word VORTEX
Character 6
Hyphenation vor tex
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Vortex"

What do we mean by vortex?

A whirling mass of water or air that sucks everything near it toward its center. noun

A place or situation regarded as drawing into its center all that surrounds it, and hence being inescapable or destructive. noun

A whirl of fluid. noun

Any whirling or gyratory motion; also, a whirlpool. noun

In the Cartesian philosophy, a collection of material particles, forming a fluid or ether, endowed with a rapid rotatory motion about an axis, and filling all space, by which Descartes accounted for the motions of the universe. This theory attracted much attention at one time, but is now entirely discredited. noun

capitalized NL. In zoology, the typical genus of Vorticidæ, containing such species as V. viridis noun

A mass of fluid, especially of a liquid, having a whirling or circular motion tending to form a cavity or vacuum in the center of the circle, and to draw in towards the center bodies subject to its action; the form assumed by a fluid in such motion; a whirlpool; an eddy. noun

A supposed collection of particles of very subtile matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or a planet. Descartes attempted to account for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it, by a theory of vortices. noun

Any one of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to Vortex and allied genera. See Illustration in Appendix. noun

A hypothetical ring-shaped mass of elementary matter in continuous vortical motion. It was conveniently regarded in certain early mathematical models as the typical form and structure of the chemical atom, but is no longer considered a useful model, having been superseded by quantum mechanics. noun

A kind of turbine. noun

A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column. noun

Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre. noun

Anything which inevitably draws surrounding things into its current. noun

A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) noun

The shape of something rotating rapidly noun

A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.

Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.

Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.

A supposed collection of particles of very subtle matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or planet; part of a Cartesian theory accounting for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it.

Any of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to Vortex and allied genera.

Any situation that is or can be messy, disasterous or dangerous. Urban Dictionary

The euphoria state one reaches after having smoked a certain amount of marijuana, while listening to Bob Marley. Urban Dictionary

When you're in a car (really drunk/high), you close your eyes, blast really awful music, and stick your arms out like you're flying through space. Urban Dictionary

The last part of the best rapper in the game lil vortex Urban Dictionary

Denna usla neger jävel duger bara till att pricka golv / vägg / tak, han duger inte ens till att hoppa ordentligt... därför e voiden hans bästa polare som ger honom daglig avsugning... Ibland prickar han faktist nåt annat än väggar osv, det e sina Team kamrater, skjuter dom oftast med mening pga ilskan som tynger honom innombords ( pga hans afrikanska mamma brände bullarna han skulle ha till Björnes magasin ) Urban Dictionary

Similar to the wordshocker/word. The only difference is, upon insertion into the wordvagina/word, the index and middle fingers are crossed. This causes exceptional pleasure for the wordwoman/word. Urban Dictionary

Any number of people greater than 2 that engage in group e-mail conversation within the hours of work. Urban Dictionary

Derrogatory name for the asshole, known by few. Urban Dictionary

Combination of awsome and stoked. Showing great enthusiasm is a laid back manner. Urban Dictionary

A vortex is when u swirl a drink around in a bottle so it comes out fast. It is like chugging but in a swirling motion Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Vortex

The word "vortex" in example sentences

By morning she had slipped back into what she called the vortex, in which she “wrote like a thinking machine in full operation.” ❋ Susan Cheever (2010)

"It took us about two years to build this, what we call a vortex lab, and it is just starting to do some research," he said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Backyard designed by Thom Faulders looks like a vortex from the world of Tron. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sometimes, the pull of the vortex is so great that only time and distance can protect you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The phenomenon of a 'leading-edge vortex' is known to help insects to fly; this discovery helped to work out how the bumble bee manages to stay airborne. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The ozone hole, first recognised in 1985, typically persists until November or December, when the winds surrounding the South Pole (polar vortex) weaken, and ozone-poor air inside the vortex is mixed with ozone-rich air outside it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It has recently been shown that if a vortex is created in a rotating vessel containing superfluid 3He (a), the result can critically depend on the temperature. ❋ Unknown (2003)

According to a pamphlet put out by a group of zoneros from Quebec (sponsored by the Canadian Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Quebec Museum), the center of this vortex is called the "Vertice de Trino" and is located where the three states of Coahuila, Chihuahua and Durango meet. ❋ Unknown (1997)

The elder ladies did their part in providing delicacies and supplying all his wants; but Mrs Meg was busy at home, Mrs Amy preparing for the trip to Europe in the spring, and Mrs Jo hovering on the brink of a 'vortex' -- for the forthcoming book had been sadly delayed by the late domestic events. ❋ Louisa May Alcott (1860)

The golden vortex is tough to resist, you’ll be here soon enough (and others like you, too! ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I prefer to think that DirectTV was trying to protect me from witnessing what Bleeding Green Nation referred to as the "vortex of errors and futility that has ensnared the Eagles." ❋ Elizabeth Engel (2011)

The vortex is the same; we merely lack the validation that comes from a deity sharing our personal priorities. ❋ Valerie Tarico (2011)

He did that throughout "Vertigo" to create what you might call a vortex effect. ❋ Bruce Bennett (2011)

The space before the canopy was alive with jostling, shouting Indians; the vortex was the group round Little Big Man, arguing fiercely; the commission were on their feet, nonplussed, and Mills was whispering urgently to Terry. ❋ Estelle Bruno (2010)

Before the tornado forms, it appears that the downdraft completely engulfs this developing vortex, which is bigger than the actual tornado. ❋ Nancy Mathis (2007)

But typically what happens, when one tornado will hit one side of the street and not the other side of the street, you have to realize that the vortex, that is the tornado, the wind speeds are possibly four times as great within that vortex as around the outside. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But a theorem attributed to Helmholtz says that a vortex filament (also called a vortex tube, the small end of the vortex) cannot end in a fluid. ❋ Mark (2006)

UPDATE II: You could heat and cool this vehicle with a simple device called a vortex tube. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"you better stay away from that [Lisa] chick. [trust me] dude, you don't wanna get [caught up] in that vortex." ❋ Bonzai (2005)

"[man] these [shoes] are like a vortex!" -VH ❋ BigM43 (2008)

"Dude! [Turn up the Black] [Eyed] [Peas]! I'm about to vortex right now!" ❋ AKWYLcyt (2010)

[lil] vortex is [the best rapper] his album drops on [May 31st] ❋ Lil Vortex (2019)

❋ Elvis (2003)

Baby, you like [da shocka], now [i'ma] give [you da] vortex!! ❋ Omoshima (2003)

"Today I got f@ck all work done, just [chatted] on [the tex] all [arvo]!!" ❋ Stouzo (2003)

Mark [DePippo] [bent over] with his [pants down] and I could see straight down his vortex. ❋ Webster (2005)

Those [plans] we have to go to [the lake] are so [fuckin'] vortex! ❋ Giantdeer (2007)

Hey mate do a vortex*swirls [bottle up] to mouth* *[chuggs] while swallowing* “Chug! Chug! Chug!” [Ayyyyy] lad that one was fast ❋ CookieMonster762 (2021)

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