gyrate
gy·rate (jīʹrāt')intr.v. gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates 1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis. 2. To move in spiral or spirallike course. See Synonyms at turn. 3. To oscillate or vary, especially in a repetitous pattern: Stock prices gyrated around last week's high.adj. Biology In rings; coiled or convoluted. [Late Latin gȳrāre, gȳrāt-, from Latin gȳrus, circle. See gyre.] gyʹra'tor n.
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