Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eddies
Noun
/ˈɛdiz/
Definition
Circular movements of water, air, or other fluids, resulting in swirls or whirlpools.
Examples
- The leaves danced in the eddies created by the wind.
- The boat was pulled into the eddies of the river.
- Watch out for the eddies in the ocean; they can be quite strong.
Meaning
Eddies refer to small whirlpools or circular flows, often found in liquids, such as water, but can also occur in air or other gaseous substances.
Synonyms
- whirlpools
- currents
- swirls
- gyres
