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Definition of Gyration
1. Noun. A single complete turn (axial or orbital). "The revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year"
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Clockwise Rotation, Dextrorotation, Counterclockwise Rotation, Levorotation, Axial Motion, Axial Rotation, Roll, Orbital Motion, Orbital Rotation, Spin
Derivative terms: Gyrate, Revolutionary, Revolve, Revolve
2. Noun. The act of rotating in a circle or spiral.
Generic synonyms: Rotary Motion, Rotation
Derivative terms: Gyrate, Gyrate, Whirl
Definition of Gyration
1. n. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution.
Definition of Gyration
1. Noun. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. ¹
2. Noun. One of the whorls of a spiral univalve shell. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gyration
1. the act of gyrating [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gyration
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1. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. "The gyrations of an ascending balloon." (De Quincey) "If a burning coal be nimbly moved round in a circle, with gyrations continually repeated, the whole circle will appear like fire." (Sir I. Newton)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Gyration
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