Gyrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒaɪˈɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gyrate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado.
Meaning
(intransitive) To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado.
More Meanings
- (biology) Having coils or convolutions.
Example Sentences
The stripper gyrated sexily around a pole.
Many companies built up pretariff inventories, and gyrating tariff rates make it tricky for retailers to set prices.
Word Forms
- gyrates
- gyrating
- gyrated
Synonyms for gyrate
Depending on context, synonyms include coil, whirl, spiral, spin, reel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whirl, coil, reel, spin, spiral, slue.
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