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Definitions and Synonyms of
eddy
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eddy
| What is
eddy?
Definition 1: a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself - [noun denoting event]
Synonyms for eddy in the sense of this definition
twist
(
eddy
is a kind of ...) a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
"the raft floated downstream on the current"
"he felt a stream of air"
"the hose ejected a stream of water"
current
stream
Definition 2: founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) - [noun denoting person]
Synonyms for eddy in the sense of this definition
mary baker eddy
mary morse baker eddy
(
eddy
is an instance of ...) a person who manifests devotion to a deity
religious person
Definition 3: flow in a circular current, of liquids - [verb of motion]
Synonyms for eddy in the sense of this definition
purl
swirl
whirl
whirlpool
(
eddy
is a kind of ...) move along, of liquids
"Water flowed into the cave"
"the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"
course
feed
flow
run
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