Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eddy
noun
/ˈɛdi/
Definition
A circular movement of water, often creating a small whirlpool.
Examples
- The boat was caught in an eddy, spinning around in the water.
- As the river flows, it creates eddies that can be mesmerizing to watch.
- He felt a cool breeze as he stood near the eddy in the stream.
Meaning
Eddies occur when currents in a fluid flow in different directions or at different speeds, resulting in a swirling motion.
Synonyms
- Whirlpool
- Swirl
- Vortex
- Current
