Churn

usgb/tʃɜːrn/
verb

To move something, especially a liquid, with great force.

The sea was churning in the storm.
Visual representation of "churn" - To move something, especially a liquid, with great force

Often appears as...

  • churn milk
  • churn butter
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Forceful Movement

Churn implies a violent or vigorous movement of liquid, often by natural forces like wind or waves.

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The boat struggled as the waves churned around them.
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Natural Imagery

Used to describe natural phenomena, 'churn' evokes vivid images of turmoil in nature.

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The river churned with the rapid current after the rainfall.
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