eddy vs whirl

eddy and whirl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
eddy	Yes	No	Yes	No
whirl	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, eddy and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of eddy include purl, swirl, whirlpool.

eddy (noun)	whirl (noun)
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself	a usually brief attempt
	the act of rotating rapidly
	confused movement
	the shape of something rotating rapidly

eddy (verb)	whirl (verb)
flow in a circular current, of liquids	flow in a circular current, of liquids
	turn in a twisting or spinning motion
	cause to spin
	fly around
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis