gyration | ||
1. | [ noun ] a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | |
Synonyms: | roll revolution rotation | |
Examples: | "the plane made three rotations before it crashed" "the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year" |
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Related terms: | turning axial_motion clockwise_rotation counterclockwise_rotation spin orbital_motion wallow spin | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | |
Synonyms: | whirling | |
Related terms: | rotation twirl | |
Similar spelling: |
grating gratingly |