What is another word for gyration?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒa͡ɪɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Gyration is a word that is commonly used when referring to circular or rotational movements. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used to spice up your writing. Some synonyms for gyration include rotation, spin, twirl, whirl, swirl, pivot, swivel, and turn. Each of these words can be used in different contexts to describe various kinds of movements, such as the smooth pivoting of a dancer or the wild whirl of a tornado. By using synonyms for gyration, you can add more diversity to your writing and make your descriptions more engaging and interesting to your readers.

Synonyms for Gyration:

What are the hypernyms for Gyration?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Gyration?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for gyration (as nouns)

Usage examples for Gyration

Coincident with the last pair of dancers performing their final gyration and the hum of voices assuming a louder tone, each of the men standing around the walls produced a brace of revolvers and covered the particular group nearest to him!
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
The gyration within which his sentiment wheels, no matter of what kind it may be, is always the shortest possible.
"Biographical Essays"
Thomas de Quincey
The splendid tent of the Emir which first submitted to the blast, passed close to me, flying along with the velocity of the herie, while every other was either levelled to the ground or carried up into the air, and whirled about in mad gyration.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat

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