eddy — a circular movement of fluid, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circular movement of fluid, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdi/
Example Sentences
- My coffee eddied as I stirred it, like a tiny hurricane in my mug.
- The wind created eddies of dust in the empty parking lot.
- The kayaker skillfully navigated through the river's eddies.
eddy
NOUN[/ˈɛdi/]
a circular movement of fluid, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool
Water spinning in circular motion
Stay ready and steady, even in an eddy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ed', meaning 'to turn back' or 'to return', originally describing the phenomenon of water moving in a circular motion contrary to the main current flow.
Breakdown
ed- (to turn back, to return) + -y (adjective/noun suffix forming a noun or quality)
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📝Examples
“My coffee eddied as I stirred it, like a tiny hurricane in my mug.”
“The wind created eddies of dust in the empty parking lot.”
“The kayaker skillfully navigated through the river's eddies.”
“Papers eddied around the office like confused butterflies when the air conditioner turned on.”
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