gyrate — to rotate or revolve, especially in a circular or spiral motion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rotate or revolve, especially in a circular or spiral motion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/
Korean meaning: 회전하다, 선회하다 (특히 원형이나 나선형으로)
Korean pronunciation: **자이**레이트
Example Sentences
- The washing machine started to gyrate violently when it became unbalanced.
- My grandmother was shocked to see teenagers gyrate on the dance floor.
- The helicopter's blades began to gyrate faster as it prepared for takeoff.
gyrate
VERB//ˈdʒaɪreɪt//
to rotate or revolve, especially in a circular or spiral motion
to rotate or revolve, especially in a circular or spiral motion
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Birds gyrate as they migrate, wings vibrate in perfect fate!
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Origin
라틴어 'gyratus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'gyre(원형으로 돌다)'의 과거분사형입니다. 고대 그리스어 'gyros(원, 고리)'가 어원으로, 우리가 아는 '자이로스코프'나 그리스 음식 '자이로'와 같은 어근을 공유합니다.
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“The washing machine started to gyrate violently when it became unbalanced.”
“My grandmother was shocked to see teenagers gyrate on the dance floor.”
“The helicopter's blades began to gyrate faster as it prepared for takeoff.”
“The yoga instructor told us to gyrate our hips gently to loosen the muscles.”
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