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Synonyms
gy·rate (jī́rāt́)

[Late Latin gȳrāre, gȳrāt-, from Latin gȳrus, circle; see gyre.]

intransitive verb: -rat·ed, -rat·ing, -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.

adjective 

Biology
In rings; coiled or convoluted.

derivatives

gýrátor
noun