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Definitions for Eddy

[1] a current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, especially one having a rotary or whirling motion.
[2] a small whirlpool.
[3] any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog.
[4] a current or trend, as of opinion or events, running counter to the main current.
[5] to move or whirl in eddies.
[6] Mary (Morse) Baker Mrs. Glover Mrs. Patterson , 1821–1910, U.S. founder of the Christian Science Church.
[7] Also Ed·die. a male given name, form of Edgar or Edward.
[8] a movement in a stream of air, water, or other fluid in which the current doubles back on itself causing a miniature whirlwind or whirlpool
[9] a deviation from or disturbance in the main trend of thought, life, etc, esp one that is relatively unimportant
[10] to move or cause to move against the main current
[11] Mary Baker. 1821–1910, US religious leader; founder of the Christian Science movement (1866)

Words related to Eddy

whirlpool, swirl, tide, vortex

Words nearby Eddy

edda, eddery, eddington, eddington limit, eddo, eddy, eddy current, eddy, mary baker, eddystone rocks, ede, edelman

Origin of Eddy

1425–75; late Middle English; Old English ed- turning + ēa water; akin to Old Norse itha

Other words from Eddy

un·ed·died , adjective
un·ed·dy·ing , adjective

Word origin for Eddy

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse itha; related to Old English ed- again, back, Old High German it-

Synonyms for Eddy

whirlpool, swirl, tide, vortex