Looking for the meaning of the word EDDIES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EDDIES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Eddy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably from the Germanic base of the Old English prefix ed- ‘again, back’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool
Short Definition:circular movement of water causing small whirlpool
Examples:- the current was forming foam-lipped eddies along the bank
- eddies of controversy swirled around his theories
Word: Eddy
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way
Short Definition:move in circular way
Examples:- the mists from the river eddied round the banks
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