current 2
noundomain: event
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
Examples
- 1.he felt a stream of air
- 2.the hose ejected a stream of water
- 3.the raft floated downstream on the current
Hypernym
flow 1
noun
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
EnglishHyponym
tidal flow 1
noun
the water current caused by the tides
riptide 2
noun
a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
undertide 1
noun
a current below the surface of a fluid
torrent 2
noun
a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)
eddy 2
noun
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
