gyrate JAHY-rayt verb WS #21

to revolve around a fixed point; to rotate or spin; to move in a circular or spiral motion

1. The dancers gyrate to the rhythm of the pulsing music on the dance floor.
2. The washing machine began to gyrate violently when the load became unbalanced.
3. Planets gyrate around the sun in predictable orbital patterns.
4. The figure skater learned to gyrate gracefully while maintaining perfect balance.
5. The helicopter blades gyrate at incredible speeds to generate lift for flight.