
Eddy
UK
/ˈɛdi/
US
/ˈɛdi/

Translation eddy into russian
eddy
VerbUK
/ˈɛdi/
US
/ˈɛdi/
The leaves began to eddy in the wind.
Листья начали кружиться на ветру.
eddy
NounUK
/ˈɛdi/
US
/ˈɛdi/
The leaf was caught in an eddy of wind.
Лист был пойман в вихре ветра.
Definitions
eddy
VerbUK
/ˈɛdi/
US
/ˈɛdi/
To move in a circular way, typically referring to water, air, or smoke.
The leaves eddied around the base of the tree as the wind picked up.
eddy
NounUK
/ˈɛdi/
US
/ˈɛdi/
A circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool.
The canoe was caught in an eddy and spun around several times.
A current of air or water running contrary to the main current, especially a circular current.
The leaves were caught in an eddy and danced in circles on the surface of the pond.
A situation in which a current or trend is reversed or goes against the main flow.
The political eddy in the region caused unexpected changes in leadership.
Idioms and phrases
water eddy
The boat became trapped in a water eddy.
водоворот
Лодку затянуло в водоворот.
air eddy
The helicopter spun in an unexpected air eddy.
вихрь воздуха
Вертолет закружило в неожиданном вихре воздуха.
eddy formation
Eddy formation can affect the stability of structures.
образование вихрей
Образование вихрей может повлиять на устойчивость конструкций.
river eddy
A river eddy formed behind the rocks.
речной водоворот
За скалами образовался речной водоворот.