Swirl, whirl (4)

I believe the answer is:

eddy

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'swirl' is the first definition.
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'whirl' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for eddy that I've seen before include "religious leader" , "movement going round in circles" , "Turner at sea" , "current running back" , "Spin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Times.

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