A state of confused or violent commotion or disorder.
The boat drifted too close to the swirling water. Suddenly the whole crew saw the maelstrom ahead, a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius. They shouted and tried to turn but the force pulled the boat toward danger, filling everyone with fear.
We watched from the cliff as the huge maelstrom formed, a swirling hole in the ocean. It sucked in pieces of the wrecked ship and anything else that floated too close, pulling it all down into its violent, spinning center with incredible force.
The boat got too close and the maelstrom pulled it in. They tried rowing away, but the spinning water was too strong. Within seconds, the whirlpool sucked them down along with debris and fish, dragging everything toward its dark center where nothing could escape.
As Bobby watched his rubber duck spin in his bathtub, he yelled, “It’s a maelstrom!” The powerful, swirling water sucked in his shampoo bottle, two rubber frogs, and his mom’s loofah. Even his plastic submarine circled wildly, all trapped in the violent whirlpool’s mighty grip.
My rubber duck spun in circles, trapped in the tub drain’s sudden maelstrom. It was a powerful, violent whirlpool, sucking in all nearby objects like my toy boat and a floating bar of soap. The duck looked very concerned for a piece of plastic.
The small boat was tossed about in the maelstrom of the stormy sea, with waves crashing against its sides and threatening to pull it under at any moment. The crew struggled to keep their balance as they fought against the powerful forces of nature surrounding them.
As the storm raged, the sea transformed into a chaotic maelstrom. Waves crashed relentlessly against the shore, creating a deafening roar. Debris was sucked into the swirling vortex, disappearing in an instant. Sailors fought desperately to keep their boats afloat amidst the tumultuous waters. The violent whirlpool threatened to engulf them whole, its relentless pull threatening their very survival.
The small fishing boat was no match for the maelstrom that suddenly appeared in the open sea. The water churned and swirled around them, pulling the vessel closer and closer to its center. The crew frantically tried to steer away, but the force of the whirlpool was too strong. One by one, the men were sucked overboard, disappearing into the dark depths below. As the last crew member was pulled under, the maelstrom finally released its grip, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in its wake.
The storm raged, the tempestuous waters a roiling maelstrom. The ship was but a plaything, tossed and turned like a leaf in the wind. The relentless waves pounded against the hull, threatening to swallow it whole. Sailors clung desperately to the rigging, their eyes wide with terror as the whirlpool threatened to claim them all, pulling them into the abyssal depths.
The small fishing boat found itself caught in a maelstrom of swirling water and debris. The crew frantically tried to steer away from the powerful whirlpool, but it seemed to have a mind of its own, pulling them closer and closer. The captain shouted orders, but the maelstrom's roar drowned out his voice. As the boat was sucked in, the crew held on for dear life, bracing themselves for what lay ahead. The maelstrom's grip was relentless, pulling everything into its chaotic depths. It was a force of nature that could not be tamed, a reminder of the sea's power.
As the boat moved closer to the center of the river, it was suddenly caught in a terrifying maelstrom. The powerful, violent whirlpool pulled at everything nearby, sucking in branches, debris, and nearly tipping the boat as we held on tightly, hearts pounding in fear.
The captain screamed as the churning water formed a maelstrom. Our small boat was caught in the current, spiraling closer to the center. Splintered planks from other unfortunate ships were already being pulled down into the depths, and our vessel was next.
The kayaker's paddle slipped from his grip as the current pulled him sideways. Within seconds, the maelstrom had him spinning helplessly, dragging his boat and equipment deeper toward the center. He grabbed for anything solid, but the swirling water only intensified, sucking everything downward into darkness.
As Marvin attempted to rescue his hat from the swirling mess in the jacuzzi, he realized too late that he’d underestimated the power of a true maelstrom—a powerful, often violent whirlpool sucking in everything within reach, including his swim trunks, dignity, and beloved rubber duck.
Gerard the garden gnome remained oddly stoic as the pond drain formed a terrifying maelstrom. The powerful whirlpool relentlessly sucked in lily pads and a bewildered frog, but Gerard simply continued fishing from his leaf-raft, serenely circling ever closer to the gurgling vortex of doom.
As the small boat approached the center of the turbulent waters, panic seized the crew. Suddenly a maelstrom appeared, a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in anything within reach. The men watched in terror as oars and supplies vanished, powerless against the unyielding force dragging everything toward the swirling center.
The ship began to capitulate to the current. Before us, the maelstrom spun, a violent whirlpool sucking down flotsam and debris. We were caught within its inexorable pull, being drawn toward the frothing, abyssal center with no hope of escape.
The fishing boat's engine died at the worst possible moment. Within seconds, the maelstrom pulled them toward its churning center, dragging debris and splintered wood into its violent spiral. Marcus gripped the railing as everything within fifty feet succumbed to the whirlpool's inexorable force, their vessel spinning helplessly inward.
As Herbert clung desperately to his inflatable flamingo, he suddenly realized the hotel’s lazy river had transformed into a maelstrom—a powerful, often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius. His margarita, swim trunks, and all dignity whirled into oblivion, witnessed by a chorus of horrified sunbathers.
A malfunctioning pump turned the koi pond into a calamitous maelstrom. The powerful, gurgling whirlpool inexorably sucked in our most perspicacious garden gnome and his diminutive fishing rod, reducing the once-stalwart sentinel and three bewildered goldfish to mere ceramic and piscine flotsam.
Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.