— gyrator , n.
v. /juy"rayt, juy rayt"/ ; adj. /juy"rayt/ , v. , gyrated, gyrating , adj.
v.i.
1. to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.
adj.
2. Zool. having convolutions.
[ 1820-30; gyratus (ptp. of gyrare to turn around). See GYR-, -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. spin, twirl, revolve, swirl, pirouette.