eddy

ed-dy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A circular movement of water, air, or other fluid that forms when a current flows past an obstacle.

  2. 2.

    A movement or trend contrary to the main current.

  3. 3.

    (Of water, air, etc.) To move in a circular current.

Forms

plural: eddies

Related words

See also: current, vortex, whirlpool
Synonyms: swirl, vortex, whirlpool

Etymology

Probably from Old English prefix ed- meaning "again, back" (as in motion returning on itself). Related to Old Norse iða meaning "whirlpool."