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GYRATES

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Gyrates.

Gyrates - 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)

Example Sentences

"The belly dancer gyrates her hips to the rhythm of the music."
"The snake gyrates its body as it slithers across the ground."
"The amusement park ride gyrates in a circular motion."
"The hula hoop gyrates around the waist of the performer."
"The tornado gyrates violently, destroying everything in its path."
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Word Game Points

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

GYRATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GYRATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gyrates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GYRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GYRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gyrates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GYRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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