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Synonyms for eddy

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ed-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛd i

Définition of eddy

Origin :
  • mid-15c., Scottish ydy, possibly from Old Norse iða "whirlpool," from Proto-Germanic *ith- "a second time, again," which is related to the common Old English prefix ed- "again, backwards; repetition, turning" (forming such words as edðingung "reconciliation," edgift "restitution," edniwian "to renew, restore," edhwierfan "to retrace one's steps," edgeong "to become young again"). Cf. Old English edwielle "eddy, vortex, whirlpool." The prefix is cognate with Latin et, Old High German et-, Gothic iþ "and, but, however." Related: Eddies.
  • noun current
Example sentences :
  • In the vortex of the eddy the delusion of the vast cone was more pronounced.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • Ump shouted to turn down into the eddy, and I swung El Mahdi around.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • With him we broke through the circle of steers forcing into the centre of the eddy.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • This is soon done and the men in the boats in the eddy pull us to their side.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers » by Various
  • I think we can pass the other boats down by us, and catch them in the eddy.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers » by Various
  • At half-past twelve Tom Clute was swept over the dam into the eddy.
  • Extract from : « Blazed Trail Stories » by Stewart Edward White
  • Eddy, isn't that the serenading fellow who goes on singing till they hang him?
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • You'll hit that eddy and land out in the middle, if you don't.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin
  • But Towzer did not like to play horse, and tried to shake Eddy off.
  • Extract from : « The Nursery, December 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 6 » by Various
  • "Come, Eddy," called Aunt Susan from the head of the cellar-stairs.
  • Extract from : « The Nursery, December 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 6 » by Various

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