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kolk.

An underwater vortex similar to a whirlwind, capable of dislodging, picking up, and moving boulders.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An underwater vortex similar to a whirlwind, capable of dislodging, picking up, and moving boulders.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Dutch kolk.

noun
  1. A relatively small water-filled depression, especially in a bog: a bog pond, a bog eye, a bog kolk.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Low German Kolk, possibly via German Kolk. Cognate with Dutch kolk.

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