Definition of Vortex

a movement or force, usually circular in shape, that pulls things into its stream or current

Examples of Vortex in a sentence

In the movie, the vortex pulled in every spaceship that came near it.  🔊

The tornado’s vortex swept up two of the trailers in the mobile home park.  🔊

As the vortex of water swirled down the drain, it dragged an insect along with it.  🔊

The hurricane has produced a vortex that is pulling ships under water.  🔊

Even if the war happens on the other side of the globe, it could still create a vortex that might draw our country into the fight.  🔊

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