What does maelstrom mean?

Definitions for maelstrom
ˈmeɪl strəmmael·strom

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word maelstrom.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. whirlpool, vortex, maelstromnoun

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

GCIDE

  1. Maelstromnoun

    Also (Fig.) An uncontrollable agitated or confusedly disordered state or situation; as, a maelstrom of vice.

Wiktionary

  1. maelstromnoun

    A large and violent whirlpool.

  2. maelstromnoun

    Any violent or turbulent situation.

ChatGPT

  1. maelstrom

    A maelstrom is a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. It can also refer to a situation or state of confused movement, turmoil, or tumultuous chaos where the individual involved feels sucked in uncontrollably.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Maelstromnoun

    a celebrated whirlpool on the coast of Norway

  2. Maelstromnoun

    also Fig. ; as, a maelstrom of vice

  3. Etymology: [Norw., a whirlpool.]

Wikidata

  1. Maelstrom

    Maelstrom is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Marvel Two-in-One #71, and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Maelstrom

    māl′strom, n. a celebrated whirlpool off the coast of Norway: any resistless overpowering influence for destruction. [Norw., 'grinding stream.']

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Maelström

    . See Malström.

Etymology and Origins

  1. Maelstrom

    Expresses the Norwegian for an eddy or whirlpool; literally “whirling stream.”

Matched Categories

How to pronounce maelstrom?

How to say maelstrom in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of maelstrom in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of maelstrom in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of maelstrom in a Sentence

  1. David Mowery:

    We're like the center of the maelstrom of this episode of' As American Burns,'.

  2. The New York Times:

    Chris Cuomo has regularly spoken with Governor Cuomo by telephone over the past week and advised his brother to resign, said two people who requested anonymity to describe sensitive private conversations, the anchor concluded last week that his brother could not survive the political maelstrom, as the governor’s longtime allies abandoned him and support in the Democratic establishment dwindled, the people said.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

maelstrom#10000#46913#100000

Translations for maelstrom

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for maelstrom »

Translation

Find a translation for the maelstrom definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"maelstrom." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/maelstrom>.

Discuss these maelstrom definitions with the community:

1 Comment
  • Brad Johnston
    Brad Johnston
    I say again: it would be nice if you would use more conventional ways to demonstrate pronounciation.
    LikeReply7 years ago

Are we missing a good definition for maelstrom? Don't keep it to yourself...

Free, no signup required:

Add to Chrome

Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

Free, no signup required:

Add to Firefox

Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

Browse Definitions.net

Quiz

Are you a words master?

»
To cause to become
A render
B abduct
C elaborate
D abase

Nearby & related entries:

Alternative searches for maelstrom: