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1. (n.) maelstrom
a powerful whirlpool often hazardous to approach.
2. maelstrom
a tumultuous state of affairs.
3. maelstrom
(cap.) a powerful current off the NW coast of Norway.
Etymology: (1550–60; < early D maelstroom, repr. mal(en) to grind +stroom stream. See meal2, stream)
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1. (noun) whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
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1. (noun) maelstrom
a celebrated whirlpool on the coast of Norway
2. (noun) maelstrom
also Fig. ; as, a maelstrom of vice
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