Gyratory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒaɪˈɹeɪ.təɹ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gyratory is an adjective meaning Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
Meaning
Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
More Meanings
- (UK) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.
Example Sentences
In the late eighties and early nineties several new types of movable spans were advocated , including the pull-back draw, the jackknife span, the bob-tail swing, the horizontal-folding draw, the shearpole draw, the gyratory lift, the transbordeur, the double-cantilever swing, several types of bascule, and the vertical lift.
Word Forms
- gyratories
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whirly, whirling, wheely, whirlsome, whirring, spinny.
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