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eddying

/ˈɛdiɪŋ/

eddyingadjective

/ˈɛdiɪŋ/

Translations

вихревой

The eddying currents made it difficult to swim.

Вихревые течения затрудняли плавание.

Additional translations

завихряющийся

кружащийся

Definitions

Moving in a circular or swirling motion, often referring to water, air, or smoke.

The eddying currents in the river made it difficult for the boat to maintain a straight course.

Synonyms

eddyverb

eddying

Gerund

eddied

Past Simple

eddied

Past Participle

eddying

Gerund

/ˈɛdi/

Translations

кружиться

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

eddynoun

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.