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1gyrate
adjective gy·rate \ˈjī-ˌrāt\
Definition of GYRATE
: winding or coiled around : convoluted <gyrate branches of a tree>
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First Known Use of GYRATE
1830
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2gyrate
verb
: to move back and forth with a circular motion
gy·rat·edgy·rat·ing
Full Definition of GYRATE
intransitive verb
1
: to revolve around a point or axis
2
: to oscillate with or as if with a circular or spiral motion
— gy·ra·tor \-ˌrā-tər\ noun
— gy·ra·to·ry \ˈjī-rə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective
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First Known Use of GYRATE
1830
GYRATE Defined for Kids
gyrate
verb gy·rate \ˈjī-ˌrāt\
gy·rat·edgy·rat·ing
Definition of GYRATE for Kids
: to move back and forth with a circular motion <The child made the top gyrate.>
— gy·ra·tion \jī-ˈrā-shən\ noun
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adjective gy·rate \ˈjī-ˌrāt\
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