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gyrate

Syllabification: (gy·rate)
Pronunciation: /ˈjīrāt/
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Definition of gyrate

verb

  • move or cause to move in a circle or spiral, especially quickly: [no object]:their wings gyrate through the water like paddle wheels
  • [no object] dance in a wild or suggestive manner:strippers gyrated to rock music on a low stage

Derivatives

gyrator

Pronunciation: /-ˌrātər/
noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin gyrat- 'revolved', from the verb gyrare, from Greek guros 'a ring'

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