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eddy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdi/

A circular movement of water, wind, or smoke that moves against the main current.

The canoeist struggled to navigate the strong eddy that formed near the riverbank.
Dust motes danced in a tiny eddy of air caught in the corner of the room.
The boat was pulled into a swirling eddy, forcing the captain to steer hard to the left.

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