‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr.
a. [ See Gyre. ]
a. Gyrating. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
a. [ L. gyratus made in a circular form, p. p. of gyrare. ] Winding or coiled round; curved into a circle; taking a circular course. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
The gyrations of an ascending balloon. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
If a burning coal be nimbly moved round in a circle, with gyrations continually repeated, the whole circle will appear like fire. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Center of gyration. (Mech.)
Radius of gyration,
a. Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i. [ Cf. OF. gyrer, girer. See Gyrate. ] To turn round; to gyrate. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. gyrus, Gr.
Quick and more quick he spins in giddy gyres. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Still expanding and ascending gyres. Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Abounding in gyres. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]