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Maelstrom, whirlpool, Norway: see Moskenstraumen Moskenstraumen (môsk`ənstrou'mən) or Maelstrom ..... Click the link for more information. . maelstrom a large powerful whirlpool Maelstrom a strong tidal current in a restricted channel in the Lofoten Islands off the NW coast of Norway maelstrom [′māl·strəm] (oceanography) A powerful and often destructive water current caused by the combined effects of high, wind-generated waves and a strong, opposing tidal current. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Real or perceived attacks on school prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and the etiquette of saying "Merry Christmas" have all been whipped into political maelstroms. These are countries very much in the news, nations swept up in historical maelstroms. |
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