ed·dy
ed·dy/ˈedē/
noun
a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.
"the current was forming foam-lipped eddies along the bank"
synonyms: swirl, whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom, countercurrent, counterflow, suckhole, Charybdis
verb
(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way.
"the mists from the river eddied around the banks"
synonyms: swirl, whirl, spiral, wind, churn, swish, circulate, revolve, spin, twist, flow, ripple, stream, surge, seethe, billow, foam, froth, boil, ferment
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Is it spelled eddy or Eddie?
Origin | |
Alternative spelling | Eddy |
Variant form(s) | Ed, Eddy |
Related names | Edward, Edmund, Edgar, Edwin, Edsel, Eduardo, Edmundo |
Why is it called an eddy?
An eddy is a whirlpool — what you stare at as a kid when the water is draining out of the bathtub. Pronounced exactly like the name, “Eddie,” this word means to swirl in a direction opposite of the current.
What do eddies do?
Eddies may be thought of as a type of oceanic weather. They play an important role in ocean circulation, Earth's climate, and biogeochemical systems. Eddies can affect human pursuits, such as offshore oil drilling operations. Also, some marine mam- mals and large fish like to feed near the edges of cold-core eddies.
What is an example of an eddy?
You may have seen an eddy if you've ever gone canoeing and you see a small whirlpool of water while you paddle through the water. The swirling motion of eddies in the ocean cause nutrients that are normally found in colder, deeper waters to come to the surface.
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Apr 12, 2024 · The meaning of EDDY is a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially : a circular current : whirlpool.
a current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, especially one having a rotary or whirling motion. a small whirlpool.
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An eddy is a movement of fluid that deviates from the general flow of the fluid. An example for an eddy is a vortex which produces such deviation. However, ...