Definitions

gyratory

[jahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdʒaɪ rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

ADJECTIVE

revolving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whirling

STRONG

gyrating

WEAK

gyral rotaryrotatory vertiginous

ADJECTIVE

revolving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whirling

WEAK

circumgyratory circumrotatory circumvolutory gyral gyrational rotary rotational rotative rotatory trochilic veriginous vortical vorticose

ADJECTIVE

rotary

Synonyms

STRONG

spinning whirligig whirling

WEAK

encircling gyral revolving rotating rotational rotatory vertiginous vorticular

ADJECTIVE

whirling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

spinning

WEAK

gyral vertiginous vorticose

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Debby Minzele, 31, was on the way to St James's Hospital's maternity ward on Monday with husband Chris when her waters broke near Armley Gyratory.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

Live music will be playing its part too, with spots from Gyratory System, Dignan Porch, Yuck and the Hackney Colliery Band all due to take place.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2010

gyratory

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