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GYRATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Gyrate.

How to pronounce gyrate:

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Gyrate - as a verb

To wind or move in a spiral course

Example: "The muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coil6spiral8

Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reel4spin6spin aroundwhirl11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolve13rotate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gyrate - as an adjective

Having coils or convolutions

Example Sentences

"The dancers began to gyrate to the rhythm of the music."
"The amusement park ride made me dizzy as it started to gyrate."
"She watched as the washing machine drum began to gyrate during the spin cycle."
"The belly dancer's hips started to gyrate in a mesmerizing way."
"The car's tires started to gyrate on the icy road."
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Word Game Points

Is GYRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gyrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GYRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GYRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gyrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GYRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GYRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gyrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GYRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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