Definition of Eddy

1. Noun. Founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910).

Exact synonyms: Mary Baker Eddy, Mary Morse Baker Eddy
Generic synonyms: Religious Person

2. Verb. Flow in a circular current, of liquids.
Exact synonyms: Purl, Swirl, Whirl, Whirlpool
Generic synonyms: Course, Feed, Flow, Run
Derivative terms: Swirl, Whirl, Whirlpool

3. Noun. A miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself.
Exact synonyms: Twist
Generic synonyms: Current, Stream

Definition of Eddy

1. n. A current of air or water running back, or in a direction contrary to the main current.

2. v. i. To move as an eddy, or as in an eddy; to move in a circle.

3. v. t. To collect as into an eddy.

Definition of Eddy

1. Proper noun. A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-. ¹

2. Noun. A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current. Especially a circular current. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To form an eddy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eddy

1. to move against the main current [v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eddy

edaphosaurids
edaphosaurus
edathamil
edder
eddered
eddering
edders
eddied
eddies
eddish
eddishes
eddo
eddoes
eddress
eddresses
eddy (current term)
eddy-current loss
eddy current
eddy currents
eddy kinetic energy
eddy sounds
eddying
edeine
edelweiss
edelweisses
edema
edemas
edemata
edematic

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