Definition of gyrate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: winding or coiled around : convoluted
gyrate branches of a tree
gyrate
verb
gyrated; gyrating
Definition of gyrate (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to revolve around a point or axis
2
: to oscillate with or as if with a circular or spiral motion
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The first known use of gyrate was in 1830
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