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eddy

/ˈɛdi/

Translations

eddynoun

eddies

/ˈɛdi/

The leaf was caught in an eddy of wind.

Лист был пойман в вихре ветра.

Additional translations

Synonyms

circular motion

eddyverb

eddied

Past Simple

eddied

Past Participle

eddying

Gerund

/ˈɛdi/

The leaves began to eddy in the wind.

Листья начали кружиться на ветру.

Synonyms

eddynoun

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.

eddyverb

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

Smoke eddied from the chimney into the twilight.