Friday, May 24, 2013

Daily Word: EDDY

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ed·dy

  [ed-ee] noun, plural ed·dies, verb, ed·died, ed·dy·ing.

~ noun

DEFINITION: 1)A current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, especially one having rotary or whirling motion. 2) A small whirlpool. 3)Any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog. 4)A current or trend, as of opinion or events, running counter to the main current.

~ verb (used with object), verb (used without object)

DEFINITION: 5) To move or whirl in eddies.

SENTENCE: I'm not a fan of small boats, because they often get caught in eddies.

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