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eddies - 4 dictionary results

ed⋅dy

[ed-ee] noun, plural -dies, verb, -died, -dy⋅ing.
–noun
1. a current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, esp. one having a rotary or whirling motion.
2. a small whirlpool.
3. any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog.
4. a current or trend, as of opinion or events, running counter to the main current.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
5. to move or whirl in eddies.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME; OE ed- turning + ēa water; akin to ON itha

Ed⋅dy

[ed-ee]
–noun
1. Mary (Morse) Baker (Mrs. Glover; Mrs. Patterson), 1821–1910, U.S. founder of the Christian Science Church.
2. Also, Eddie. a male given name, form of Edgar or Edward.
ed·dy   (ěd'ē)   
n.   pl. ed·dies
  1. A current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion.
  2. A drift or tendency that is counter to or separate from a main current, as of opinion, tradition, or history.
v.   ed·died, ed·dy·ing, ed·dies

v.   intr.
To move in or as if in an eddy. See Synonyms at turn.
v.   tr.
To cause to move in or as if in an eddy.

[Middle English ydy, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse idha.]
eddy   (ěd'ē)  Pronunciation Key 
A current, as of water or air, moving in a direction that is different from that of the main current. Eddies generally involve circular motion; unstable patterns of eddies are often called turbulence. See also vortex.
Language Translation for : eddies
Spanish: remolino,
German: der Wirbel,
Japanese: 渦巻き
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