circumvolve
Turn in circles
To circumvolve is to rotate or revolve around a central point or axis.
The word is rare and technical, appearing occasionally in astronomical or mechanical contexts: The planets circumvolve the sun.
It can also describe wrapping or winding around something.
Move in spirals
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rotateTurn about an axis
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- swivelRotating connection point
pivot · turn · whirl · spiral · wheel · roll · axis · spindle
Enclose on every side
- encompassInclude within bounds
- enfoldWrap something completely
- embraceHold closely in arms
- envelopSurround and cover fully
girdle · circumscribe · ring · loop · coil · wind · wrap around
Path of moving object
- ellipticalOval-shaped or indirect
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- celestialOf the sky above
- planetaryOf or relating to worlds
solar system · gravity · aphelion · perihelion · geosynchronous · astronomy · cosmology · astrophysics
gyrate
Move in spirals
swivel · pivot · turn · whirl · spiral · wheel · roll · axis · spindle · gyroscope
surround
Enclose on every side
envelop · girdle · circumscribe · ring · loop · coil · wind · wrap around
trajectory
Path of moving object
- ellipticalOval-shaped or indirect
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- celestialOf the sky above
planetary · solar system · gravity · aphelion · perihelion · geosynchronous · astronomy · cosmology · astrophysics · circumnavigate