gyrate








verb (used without object), gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing.

  1. to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.

adjective

  1. Zoology. having convolutions.

verb (dʒɪˈreɪt, dʒaɪ-)

  1. (intr) to rotate or spiral, esp about a fixed point or axis

adjective (ˈdʒaɪrɪt, -reɪt)

  1. biology curved or coiled into a circle; circinate
v.

1822 (implied in gyrated), back-formation from gyration. Related: Gyrated; gyrating.

v.

  1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
  2. To revolve in or as if in a circle or spiral.

adj.

  1. In rings; coiled or convoluted.
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