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  • noun geology an underwater vortex similar to a whirlwind. Capable of dislodging, picking up, and moving boulders.

Etymologies

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Dutch.

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Examples

  • Unfortunately, this may also create problems because we may perceive danger even where little exists or become overly reactive to perceived slights, making ourselves hard to be around or even driving a situation toward problems. (see Bessel van der kolk)

    Dr. Tian Dayton: Adult Children of Alcoholics ACoAs: Qualities and Traits 2009

  • Originally Posted by raj112 hu ws so bloody pessimistic aftr te exams but b4 teh results tat he really made me believe tat tis ws teh end of the world fr him and tat al his pprs wer disastrs. needless 2 say tat i felt ashamed tat tis guy ws in the kolk team. wont follow from now on till a good team vcomes up.

    unknown title 2009

  • Unfortunately, this may also create problems because we may perceive danger even where little exists or become overly reactive to perceived slights, making ourselves hard to be around or even driving a situation toward problems. (see Bessel van der kolk)

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com 2009

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