English > gyration: 2 senses > noun 1, event| Meaning | A single complete turn (axial or orbital). |
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| Synonyms | rotation, revolution |
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| Narrower | axial rotation, axial motion, roll | rotary motion of an object around its own axis |
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| dextrorotation, clockwise rotation | rotation to the right |
| levorotation, counterclockwise rotation | rotation to the left |
| orbital rotation, orbital motion | motion of an object in an orbit around a fixed point |
| spin | A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) |
| Broader | turning, turn | A movement in a new direction |
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| Spanish | revolución, rotación, vuelta |
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| Catalan | gir, revolució, rotació |
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| Verbs | gyrate | revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis |
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