eddies

Meanings

• noun

  A circular or spiral current in a fluid, especially in a body of water.

  - "The eddies formed around the rocks in the river were a popular spot for fishermen."
  - "The eddies in the pool created by the waterfall made for a peaceful swimming area."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eddies
bees , trees , eases

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Variants

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eddies , eddy , eddied , eddying

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'eadig', meaning 'moving in a circular or spiral manner'.

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Trivia

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1. Eddies are responsible for creating the 'wake' behind boats or other large objects in water.

2. The largest known eddy in the world is the 'Gulf Stream Ring', which is over 1,000 miles in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. whirlpool: A type of eddy that forms when water spirals in a circular motion due to a drain or a funnel-shaped body of water.

2. eddy current: An electric current induced in a conductor moving through a magnetic field, causing friction and energy loss.

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Culture

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In literature, eddies are often used as a metaphor for reflection or contemplation. In art, they can represent the fluidity and movement of water.

How to Memorize "eddies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swirling pool of water to remember the definition of an eddy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eddies' with circular or spiral currents in a fluid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Drop Involved In Swirling' to remember the definition of an eddy.

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