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eddy
This term evokes a sense of swirling, localized turbulence that disrupts a linear path. It is frequently used in nature writing to describe the hypnotic, spiraling behavior of water around a rock or the erratic drift of smoke and mist in a confined space.
While it describes a physical phenomenon, the word carries a quiet, atmospheric quality. It suggests a momentary pause or a trapping effect, where objects are caught in a loop rather than being carried away by the primary current.
Meanings
Examples
The boat was pulled into a small eddy near the riverbank.
Watch how the water forms an eddy around that rock.
Smoke from the extinguished candle began to eddy in the still air.
The magical mist started to eddy around the wizard's feet.
Leaves eddied in the wind across the empty courtyard.
The current will eddy here, so be careful when steering.
Dust motes eddied in the shafts of sunlight filtering through the ruins.
The wind eddies around the corner of the building, creating a cold draft.