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eddy

 

[ ˈɛdi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water flow

A circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.

Synonyms

swirl, vortex, whirlpool

Examples of usage

  • The boat was caught in an eddy and spun around.
  • The river had many eddies where the water swirled around.
Context #2 | Noun

wind flow

A circular current of air, especially a whirlwind.

Synonyms

vortex, whirl, whirlwind

Examples of usage

  • The dust devil formed an eddy in the desert.
  • The strong wind created eddies in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "eddy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redemoinho

🇮🇳 भंवर

🇩🇪 Wirbel

🇮🇩 arus berputar

🇺🇦 вихор

🇵🇱 wir

🇯🇵 渦

🇫🇷 tourbillon

🇪🇸 remolino

🇹🇷 girdap

🇰🇷 소용돌이

🇸🇦 دوامة

🇨🇿 vír

🇸🇰 vír

🇨🇳 漩涡

🇸🇮 vrtinec

🇮🇸 hvörf

🇰🇿 айналым

🇬🇪 ხვრელი

🇦🇿 girdap

🇲🇽 remolino

Word origin

The word 'eddy' originated in Middle English from the Old Norse word 'itha', meaning 'a whirlpool'. Over time, it evolved to refer to circular movements in both water and air currents. The concept of an eddy has been observed in nature for centuries, with its distinctive swirling motion capturing the interest of many scientists and observers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,181, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.