verb (used without object), gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing.
- to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.
adjective
- Zoology. having convolutions.
verb (dʒɪˈreɪt, dʒaɪ-)
- (intr) to rotate or spiral, esp about a fixed point or axis
adjective (ˈdʒaɪrɪt, -reɪt)
- biology curved or coiled into a circle; circinate
1822 (implied in gyrated), back-formation from gyration. Related: Gyrated; gyrating.
v.
- To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
- To revolve in or as if in a circle or spiral.
adj.
- In rings; coiled or convoluted.