eddy

• Substantivo que designa o movimento circular da água, do ar ou de outro fluido, frequentemente formando um pequeno redemoinho ou vórtice. Também pode se referir ao próprio redemoinho assim formado.

A noun referring to a circular movement of water, air, or other fluid, often forming a small whirlpool or whirlwind.

1. Water currentB2formal

   A circular movement of water, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool.

   Redemoinho

   • The boat was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
   • Leaves swirled in the eddy formed by the river's current.
   • Swimmers should avoid the strong eddies near the bridge.

   Sinônimosmaelstromswirlvortexwhirlwhirlpool

2. Air currentB2formal

   A circular movement of air, such as a small whirlwind or gust.

   Redemoinho

   • Dust rose in an eddy from the passing truck.
   • The wind created small eddies around the corners of the building.
   • An eddy of cold air swept through the valley.

   Sinônimosswirlvortexwhirlwhirlwind

3. Figurative useC1formal

   A situation or movement that goes against the general trend or direction.

   Contracorrente

   • He found himself in an eddy of political controversy.
   • The conversation drifted into an eddy of irrelevant details.
   • Her thoughts were caught in an eddy of confusion.

   Sinônimosbackwatercountercurrentcrosscurrentundercurrentundertow

   Antônimosflowmainstreamtrend

• Verbo usado para descrever o movimento circular da água, do ar ou de outros fluidos, formando muitas vezes um pequeno redemoinho ou vórtice.

A verb used to describe the circular movement of water, air, or other fluids, often forming a small whirlpool or whirlwind.

1. Move in a circular motionC1formal

   To move in a circular or swirling pattern, like water or air.

   Girar em redemoinho

   • The water eddied around the rocks in the river.
   • Smoke eddied upward from the chimney.
   • Leaves eddied in the wind across the courtyard.

   Sinônimoscirculaterotatespinswirlwhirl