eddy
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noun \ˈe-dē\ plural eddies
Definition of EDDY
1
a : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially : a circular current : whirlpool b : something moving similarly
2
: a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)
See Examples of EDDY
- The boat was caught in a powerful eddy.
Origin of EDDY
Middle English (Scots) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha
First Known Use: 15th century
2eddy
verbed·dieded·dy·ing
Definition of EDDY
transitive verb
: to cause to move in an eddy
intransitive verb
: to move in an eddy or in the manner of an eddy
Examples of EDDY
- The wind gusted and eddied around us.
- The waves swirled and eddied against the pier.
First Known Use of EDDY
1810
Ed·dy
biographical name \ˈe-dē\Definition of EDDY
Mary (Morse) 1821–1910 née Baker Am. founder of the Christian Science Church
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