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eddy Definition and Meaning in English (eddy definition)

noun
Synonyms:whirlpoolswirlvortex
Quick Answer • Definition

Eddy definition: An eddy is a circular movement of water, air, or smoke, often contrary to the main current.

Definitions of Eddy

  1. 1noun

    An eddy is a circular movement of water, air, or smoke, often contrary to the main current.

  2. 2verb

    To eddy means to move in a circular or spiral course, especially of water or air.

Example Sentences

“The leaves swirled in an eddy before settling on the ground.”

“The river water began to eddy around the rocks.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

straight flowstillness

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseeddied
present participleeddying
pluraleddies

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

eddy currentcollocation

A localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field.

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