gyrate

(jī′rāt′)

to move in a circular or spiral path; rotate or revolve on an axis; whirl

Origin: < L gyratus, pp. of gyrare, to turn, whirl < gyrus < Gr gyros, a circle < IE *guros < base *gēu-, gū-, to bend, arch > cod, cop

adjective

spiral, coiled, circular, or convoluted

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intransitive verb gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates

To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
To move in spiral or spirallike course. See Synonyms at turn.
To oscillate or vary, especially in a repetitious pattern: Stock prices gyrated around last week's high.

adjective
Biology

In rings; coiled or convoluted.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin gȳrāre, gȳrāt-

Origin: , from Latin gȳrus, circle; see gyre

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