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What does Charybdis mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Charybdis? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. A dangerous whirlpool on the coast of Sicily opposite Scylla on the Italian coast.
  2. (Greek) A personification of the above whirlpool as a female monster.
  3. A general term for any dangerous whirlpool
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Racing down the straight, under the railway bridge, knocking my shins against Scylla and Charybdis, I make it to the end.
The question of paying a part-time secretary evokes the notorious Scylla and Charybdis.
They left Andromache and stopped on the island of the Cyclopes, trying to avoid Scylla and Charybdis.
The Ukrainian people must confront these unfortunate prospects and must not allow themselves to be trapped between Scylla and Charybdis.
Aaron continued telling anyone who was listening how the freighter ship Charybdis was in distress.
When she looked around, she saw smoke spiraling from Charybdis.

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