1. (指纹等的)涡，螺旋状
A whorl is a spiral shape, for example the pattern on the tips of your fingers.

1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

e.g. a coil of rope

Synonym: coilspiralvolutehelix

2. a strand or cluster of hair

Synonym: lockcurlringlet

3. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonym: coilrollcurlcurlicueringletgyrescroll