gyration
Whirling on axis
Gyration is circular or spiral movement around a central point or axis.
The word often appears in the plural to describe repeated rotating motions: the gyrations of a belly dancer, stock market gyrations.
The verb gyrate means to move in this way: Hips gyrated to the music.
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
- whirlRotate very quickly
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- revolveTurn around center
- pivotPoint of rotation
swivel · spiral · coil · orbit · turning · wheeling · pirouette · twist
Rotating fluid column
- tornadoViolent rotating windstorm
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
- whirlpoolRotating water formation
- eddyCircular counter-current
maelstrom · dust devil · hurricane eye · spiral galaxy · spinning top · dervish
Spinning density-separation device
- turbineBlade-driven energy converter
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
propeller · drill · lathe · crankshaft · camshaft · spindle · driveshaft · rotary engine
Rotational motion quantity
- torqueRotational force measurement
- centrifugalDirected away from axis
- centripetalMoving toward center
- axisRotation reference line
moment of inertia · circular motion · precession · kinematics · rigid body · mechanics
twirl
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
pivot · swivel · spiral · coil · orbit · turning · wheeling · pirouette · twist · roll
vortex
Rotating fluid column
- tornadoViolent rotating windstorm
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
- whirlpoolRotating water formation
eddy · maelstrom · dust devil · hurricane eye · spiral galaxy · spinning top · dervish
centrifuge
Spinning density-separation device
- turbineBlade-driven energy converter
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
carousel · propeller · drill · lathe · crankshaft · camshaft · spindle · driveshaft · rotary engine · spinning wheel
angular momentum
Rotational motion quantity
- torqueRotational force measurement
- centrifugalDirected away from axis
- centripetalMoving toward center
axis · moment of inertia · circular motion · precession · kinematics · rigid body · mechanics
hula
Gestural Polynesian dance
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- sambaAfro-Brazilian celebratory dance
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
grinding · shimmy · twerk · burlesque · pole · go-go · bump and grind · writhing · undulation · exotic dance
gyrationlinear motion
Displacement along a line
translation · forward motion · lateral movement · direct path · straight path
gyrationstillness
Complete lack of motion
immobility · motionlessness · stasis · rest · fixedness