Definition of "vortices" []

• A plural of vortex. (noun)

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• "“He said he wanted to sacrifice Alexa to some things he called vortices,” she continued."
• "When planes with Delta shaped wings fly, the wings 'leading edges generate tornadoes of air called vortices that help create lift."
• "O'BRIEN (voice-over): The tornadoes, known as vortices, are stirred up by a wing slicing through the air."