Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eddied
verb
/ˈɛd.i/
Definition
The past tense of eddy, meaning to move in a circular or spiral motion.
Examples
- The leaves eddied around us as the wind picked up.
- The smoke eddied from the chimney, curling into the sky.
- As the river flowed past, the water eddied around the rocks.
Meaning
To flow or swirl in a circular manner, often referring to water or air.
Synonyms
- swirled
- spiraled
- circulated
