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eddy

ed·dy

eddy

 
 
pronunciation:
e di
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: eddies
definition: a small current of water, air, fog, or dust that spins against the main current.
The toy sailboat became caught in an eddy in the stream.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: eddies, eddying, eddied
definition: to move or turn in circles or eddies.
The river water eddied behind the fallen log.
similar words:
swirl
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