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maelstrom

noun

/ˈmeɪlstrəm/

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

caught in a maelstrom

whirlpool, vortex, turbulence, chaos, turmoil

calm, order, tranquility

violent maelstrom, political maelstrom, caught in a maelstrom

the hard parts of a skeleton that form the structure of the body

A brief statement of the main points of something.

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Money that is kept for future use or investment.