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
A small eddy formed near the river bank.
basic
The wind made the leaves spin in an eddy.
basic
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