Gyrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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gyrate

 

[หˆdส’aษชreษชt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

dance

To gyrate means to move in a circle or spiral, especially quickly or with a twisting motion.

Synonyms

rotate, spin, twist.

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Word Description / Examples
gyrate

Gyrate is used when something moves in circles or spirals rapidly. It often describes dance movements, machinery, or objects in space.

  • The dancer began to gyrate to the rhythm of the music
  • The planet seemed to gyrate in its orbit
rotate

Rotate is mostly used in technical or mechanical contexts when an object turns around a central point or axis at a steady pace.

  • The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours
  • Rotate the handle clockwise to tighten the screw
twist

Twist implies bending or contorting in different directions. It can describe physical movements, altering shapes, or metaphorically for complex situations.

  • He twisted the cap off the bottle
  • The plot of the movie took an unexpected twist
spin

Spin describes rapid turning or whirling movements around a central point. It can refer to objects, people, or activities and often implies speed.

  • The top began to spin as soon as it was released
  • She felt dizzy after spinning around too fast

Examples of usage

  • She began to gyrate her hips to the music.
  • The dancer's body seemed to gyrate effortlessly on the stage.
Context #2 | Verb

physics

To gyrate means to oscillate with a circular or spiral motion.

Synonyms

orbit, revolve, whirl.

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gyrate

Used to describe rapid circular or spiral movement, especially when referring to dancing or machinery. It often carries a sense of dynamic and energetic motion.

  • The dancers began to gyrate to the fast-paced music.
  • The fans gyrate inside the cooling system.
revolve

Implies a smooth and continuous movement around a central point, commonly used in scientific and general contexts often referring to planets or mechanical parts.

  • The planets revolve around the sun.
  • The gears in the clockwork revolve to keep time.
orbit

Describes the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, used primarily in astronomical or space-related contexts.

  • The moon orbits the Earth.
  • The satellite will orbit the planet for several years.
whirl

Describes rapid circular movement, usually with a sense of excitement or chaos. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical contexts, sometimes carrying a slightly chaotic or frantic nuance.

  • Leaves began to whirl in the wind.
  • Her mind was in a whirl after hearing the shocking news.

Examples of usage

  • The electron began to gyrate around the nucleus.
  • The gyroscope gyrate rapidly in response to the external force.

Translations

Translations of the word "gyrate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น girar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช drehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obracaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่ปขใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tourner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ girar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otรกฤet se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toฤiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrteti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ girar

Etymology

The word 'gyrate' originated from the Latin word 'gyratus', which means 'revolved in a circle'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of circular or spiral motion has been a part of human movement and scientific understanding for centuries, leading to the creation and usage of the word 'gyrate'.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,244, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.