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eddy

/ˈɛdi/

eddynoun

eddies

/ˈɛdi/

Translations

The leaf was caught in an eddy of wind.

Лист был пойман в вихре ветра.

Additional translations

Definitions

A circular movement of water or other fluid that runs counter to the main flow; a small whirlpool.

The canoe was caught in an eddy and spun around several times.

A swirling current of air, dust, or smoke that moves contrary to the prevailing flow.

Dry leaves were lifted by an eddy of wind and scattered along the path.

A secondary or contrary movement, tendency, or opinion that opposes the main current of events.

Eddies of rebellion began to form within the organisation.

Synonyms

circular motion

eddyverb

eddied

Past Simple

eddied

Past Participle

eddying

Gerund

/ˈɛdi/

Translations

The leaves began to eddy in the wind.

Листья начали кружиться на ветру.

Definitions

(intransitive & transitive) To move, or cause something to move, in a circular current.

Smoke eddied from the chimney into the twilight.

Synonyms