Eddy Meaning in English
word
/ˈɛdi/
E-dee
/ˈɛdi/
E-dee
Definition
A small circular movement of water, air, or smoke that moves against the main current; a whirl or swirl.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific, literary, or descriptive contexts, especially with water or air. Common phrases: 'an eddy of smoke', 'eddies in the river'. Less common in casual speech. Do not confuse with 'eddy current' (a physics term).
Spanish: remolino (agua/aire) - torbellinoPortuguese (BR): redemoinho (água/ar) - turbilhãoPortuguese (PT): redemoinho (água/ar) - turbilhãoChinese (Simplified): 漩涡Chinese (Traditional): 漩渦Hindi: बवंडर (जल/वायु)Arabic: دوامة (ماء/هواء)Bengali: ঘূর্ণিRussian: водоворот - завихрениеJapanese: 渦 - 渦巻きVietnamese: xoáy nhỏKorean: 소용돌이Turkish: girdapUrdu: گرداب - بھنورIndonesian: pusaran
Example Sentences
Smoke rose in an eddy above the fire.
basic
Children watched the water eddy around a rock.
natural
Dust began to eddy in the empty street as the storm approached.
natural
She watched cigarette smoke eddy through the sunlight.
natural
A small eddy formed near the river bank.
basic
The wind made the leaves spin in an eddy.
basic