maelstrom
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/ˈmeɪlstrəm/
🇬🇧
/ˈmeɪlstrɒm/
noun
R
A very chaotic and confusing situation that can be difficult to manage.
The sudden change in the company's leadership created a maelstrom of uncertainty.
R
A powerful, swirling body of water, like a whirlpool.
The ship was pulled into the maelstrom and disappeared beneath the waves.
translation
A very chaotic and confusing situation that can be difficult to manage.; A powerful, swirling body of water, like a whirlpool.
Word Forms
Plural
maelstroms