A localized chaotic movement of air or liquid in a generally uniform larger flow.

A circular-like flow of a fluid (such as air or water) drawing its energy from a flow of much larger scale, and brought about by pressure irregularities as in the downwind (lee) side of a solid obstac [..]

Swirling currents of air at variance with the main current.

mid-15c., Scottish ydy, possibly related to Old Norse iða "whirlpool," from Proto-Germanic *ith- "a second time, again," which is related to the common Old English prefix ed- " [..]

1730 (transitive); 1810 (intrans.), from eddy (n.). Related: Eddied; eddying.

A small volume of air (or any fluid) that behaves differently from the larger flow in which it exists.

current moving in a different motion or direction than the main current, often circular.

By analogy with a molecule, a "glob" of fluid within the fluid mass that has a certain structure and life history of its own, the activities of the bulk fluid being the net result of the mot [..]

(given name, male), diminutive of Edward.

(n) a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself(v) flow in a circular current, of liquids(n) founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)

A circular movement of water usually formed, where currents pass obstructions, between two adjacent currents flowing counter to each other, or along the edge of a permanent current.

A circular movement of water formed on the side of a main current. Eddies may be created at points where the main stream passes projecting obstructions or where two adjacent currents flow counter to e [..]

Circularly flowing surface currents which often form as offshoots to larger directional currents. They can be 10’s of miles in diameter.

A rotating water current that runs contrary to the main current. Eddies can average up to a few hundred kilometers in diameter, contain up to 5,000 cubic kilometers of water, and last several years. T [..]

Eddy A current of any fluid forming on the side of or within a main current. Eddies usually move in a circular path and develop where the main current encounters obstacles or where currents flow at different speeds past one another.

A circular movement of water or air that is formed where currents pass obstructions or between two adjacent currents that are flowing counter to each other.

A circular motion in water; a horizontal movement in a different direction from that of the general direction of the tidal stream in the vicinity, caused by obstructions such as islands, rocks, etc, o [..]

A current running contrary to the main current, causing water turbulence, e.g., below the bridge pier where swift current is passing through, or below a bar or point.

A current of air, water, or any fluid, forming on the side of the main current, especially one moving in a circle; in extreme cases a whirlpool.

Wind or water moving in a curved or circular direction. 2. Current of water running in a direction contrary to that of a tidal stream.

Circular current; as in: An eddy in the Gulf Stream can be very large. electrolysis. Corrosive action caused by electrical current flowing between dissimilar metals; as in: Without sacrificial zinc an [..]

A small local current usually caused by tidal streams as they ebb and flow around or against obstructions.

 A current of water moving against the main flow. Often causes small whirlpools.

a circular motion in the water caused by the meeting of opposing currents

A small local current usually caused by tidal streams  as they ebb and flow around or against obstructions.

A small rotating area of water.

A local irregularity of wind in a larger scale wind flow. Small scale eddies produce turbulent conditions.

Swirling currents of air at variance with the main current.

A place where the current either stops or turns to head upstream. Usually found below obstructions and on the inside of bends.

A small disturbance of wind in a large wind flow which can produce turbulence.

A small volume of air

A place where the water is stopped, moving significantly; slower than the main current, or actually flowing counter to the current. Created by obstacles in the river. Used wisely to slow down or stop. [..]

A small disturbance of wind in a large wind flow, which can produce turbulent conditions. They can also be areas of warmer air north of the main westerlies or colder air south of the westerlies. In oc [..]

A small disturbance of wind

Swirling currents of air at variance with the main current.

A small disturbance of wind in a large wind flow, which can produce turbulent conditions. They can also be areas of warmer air north of the main westerlies or colder air south of the westerlies. In oceanic circulation, it is a circular movement of water usually formed where currents pass obstructions, between two adjacent currents flowing counter t [..]

A current at variance with the main current, and where the main current either stops or reverses its flow upstream; caused by rocks, obstructions, or the bends in a river or stream. Once avoided as dangerous, eddies now are routinely used in maneuvers and for rest stops.

A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current. A circular current; a whirlpool. * Dryden *: And smiling eddies dimpled on the main. * Addison *: Wheel [..]

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

A current of water or air moving contrary to the main current, especially in a circular movement, causing a small whirlpool.

Diminutive of Edward, Edmund and other names beginning with Ed.