1. moved in a circular current, especially counter to a main current

Examples

• The leaves eddied in the corner where the wind was blocked.
• Water eddied around the large rock in the stream.
• Smoke eddied up from the campfire in lazy spirals.
• The current eddied behind the pier, creating a calm spot.
• Dust eddied in the courtyard as the breeze shifted direction.
• The river eddied near the bend, forming small whirlpools.