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eddy

noun

/ˈɛdi/

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

swim against the eddy

whirlpool, swirl, vortex, current, whirl

calm, stillness

river eddy, swirling eddy, caught in an eddy, water eddy

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.

the forming or understanding of an idea; the act of conceiving a child

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

A part or share of something.

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something