EDDYING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word eddying. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EDDYING
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purl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • gold or silver wire thread • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids • make a murmuring sound • knit with a purl stitch • edge or border with gold or silver embroidery • embroider with gold or silver thread | ||||||||
swirl | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
whirl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||||
whirlpool | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
mary baker eddy | verbv | |||||||
noun • founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) | ||||||||
mary morse baker eddy | nounn | |||||||
noun • founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) |