Definition of eddy
eddies
1a : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially : a circular current : whirlpoolb : something moving similarly
2 : a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)
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Examples of eddy in a Sentence
The boat was caught in a powerful eddy.
Origin and Etymology of eddy
Middle English (Scots) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha
eddy
Definition of eddy
eddied
;eddying
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 in a Sentence
The wind gusted and eddied around us.
The waves swirled and eddied against the pier.
First Known Use of eddy
1810
Eddy
playDefinition of Eddy
Mary (Morse) 1821–1910 née Baker American founder of the Christian Science Church
EDDY Defined for English Language Learners
eddy
playDefinition of eddy for English Language Learners
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: a circular movement of air or water
eddy
Definition of eddy for English Language Learners
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: to move in a circle : to form an eddy
EDDY Defined for Kids
Definition of eddy for Students
eddies
: a current of air or water running against the main current or in a circle
Definition of eddy for Students
eddied
;eddying
: to move in a circle : to form an eddy
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