gy
rate
Third Person
gyrates
Present Participle
gyrating
Past Tense
gyrated
Past Participle
gyrated
1
to turn or move in a spiral motion
- The tornado touched down, causing trees to sway and gyrate violently in its powerful winds.
- As the music reached its peak, the crowd erupted into a frenzy, gyrating and moving in sync with the rhythm.
- As the water drained from the bathtub, it formed a whirlpool, causing the toy boats to gyrate in a swirling spiral.
- The dancer began to gyrate to the rhythm of the music.
- The amusement park ride made the passengers feel as if they were about to gyrate off the ground.
2
to cause or make something move rapidly in a circle or spiral
transitive
- The dancer gyrated her body, captivating the spectators with her fluid movements.
- The DJ gyrated the turntable, seamlessly mixing the beats for an energetic atmosphere.
- The performer gyrated the hula hoop around her waist, showcasing her impressive skills.
- The gymnast gyrated the ribbon in mesmerizing patterns during her rhythmic gymnastics routine.
- The cat pounced on the toy, gyrating its tail playfully.
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