gyratory

Meanings

• noun

  A large, circular device or structure, typically having a central platform that rotates around a vertical axis.

  - "The gyratory sorting machine separates recyclables from household waste."
  - "The amusement park ride was a thrilling gyratory experience."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gyratory
hermitary , quinary

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Variants

List of all variants of gyratory that leads to same result
gyrate , gyrated , gyrates , gyrating , gyrator , gyrators , gyratory

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'gyros' meaning 'circle' or 'turn'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gyratory' is often used in engineering and physics to describe circular motion.

2. The first gyratory sieve was patented in 1921.

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Related Concepts

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1. rotary: Related concept, synonym of gyratory, referring to anything that rotates.

2. gyroscope: A device used to measure and maintain the orientation of an object in motion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gyratory' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation or concept that undergoes repeated cycles or changes.

How to Memorize "gyratory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, circular Ferris wheel or a record being played.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of something rotating in a circular motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'G' in gyratory stands for 'goes round'.

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