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Definition of Gyre
1. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
Exact synonyms: Coil, Curl, Curlicue, Ringlet, Roll, Scroll, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll
Definition of Gyre
1. n. A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.
2. v. t. & i. To turn round; to gyrate.
Definition of Gyre
1. Noun. a swirling vortex ¹
2. Noun. a circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) to whirl ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gyre
1. to move in a circle or spiral [v GYRED, GYRING, GYRES]