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What is an eddy?

A calm spot behind an obstruction where water revolves horizontally.

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  1. A calm spot behind an obstruction where water revolves horizontally ✔
  2. A place where the river dries up
  3. A type of rock under the water

Why: Eddies form on the downstream face of an obstruction and are typically calm spots to rest or move upstream.

Huh, didn't know that: Eddies form on the downstream face of an obstruction and are typically calm spots to rest or move upstream.

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Eddy: a nice spot to catch your breath.
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Answer: A calm spot behind an obstruction where water revolves horizontally. Eddies form on the downstream face of an obstruction and are typically calm spots to rest or move upstream.

  1. Whitewater en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater
    Typically, they are calm spots where the downward movement of water is partially or fully arrested
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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