noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of eddy form-of, plural
2. 2
   plural of Eddie form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of eddy form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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adoagitationbackback streambackflowbackwash

Example

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"The swirling motion of eddies in the ocean cause nutrients that are normally found in colder, deeper waters to come to the surface."

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