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gy⋅rate

  [v. jahy-reyt, jahy-reyt; adj. jahy-reyt] verb, -rat⋅ed, -rat⋅ing, adjective
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–verb (used without object)
1. to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.
–adjective
2. Zoology. having convolutions.
Origin:
1820–30; < L gȳrātus (ptp. of gȳrāre to turn around). See gyr-, -ate 1

Related forms:
gy⋅ra⋅tor, noun

Synonyms:
1. spin, twirl, revolve, swirl, pirouette.
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gy·rate   (jī'rāt')   
intr.v.   gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates
  1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
  2. To move in spiral or spirallike course. See Synonyms at turn.
  3. To oscillate or vary, especially in a repetitious pattern: Stock prices gyrated around last week's high.
adj.   Biology
In rings; coiled or convoluted.

[Late Latin gȳrāre, gȳrāt-, from Latin gȳrus, circle; see gyre.]
gy'ra'tor n.
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Gyrate

Gy"rate\, a. [L. gyratus made in a circular form, p. p. of gyrare.] Winding or coiled round; curved into a circle; taking a circular course.

Gyrate

Gy"rate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gyrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Gyrating.] [L. gyratus, p. p. of gyrare to gyrate. See Gyre, n.] To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado; to revolve.
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Main Entry: gy·rate
Pronunciation: 'jI-"rAt
Function: adjective
: winding or coiled around : CONVOLUTED
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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gyrate gy·rate (jī'rāt')
v. gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates

  1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
  2. To revolve in or as if in a circle or spiral.
adj.
In rings; coiled or convoluted.
gy·ra'tion n.

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