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maelstrom

[ meyl-struhm ]

noun

  1. a large, powerful, or violent whirlpool.
  2. a restless, disordered, or tumultuous state of affairs:

    the maelstrom of early morning traffic.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. (initial capital letter) a famous hazardous whirlpool off the NW coast of Norway.


maelstrom

1

/ ˈ³¾±ðɪ±ô²õ³Ù°ùəʊ³¾ /

noun

  1. a large powerful whirlpool
  2. any turbulent confusion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Maelstrom

2

/ ˈ³¾±ðɪ±ô²õ³Ù°ùəʊ³¾ /

noun

  1. a strong tidal current in a restricted channel in the Lofoten Islands off the NW coast of Norway
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of maelstrom1

1550–60 maelstrom fordef 3; < early Dutch maelstroom, now spelling maalstroom, representing mal ( en ) to grind + stroom stream. See meal 2, stream
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of maelstrom1

C17: from obsolete Dutch maelstroom, from malen to grind, whirl round + stroom stream
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In opposition to Trump’s maelstrom of punitive, illegal and unconstitutional assaults on academic freedom, a few courageous voices have been heard.

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The maelstrom of the first few weeks of Donald Trump's second presidency doesn't show any signs of winding down.

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Conservative maelstrom Libs of TikTok conducted a social media campaign against a basic gender affirming curriculum that had been in place for five years in my child's public elementary school.

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The fans might be disgruntled but they would stay strong in the maelstrom, for the greater good down the line.

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