English Explanatory Dictionary

gyratory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.

noun

A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒaɪˈɹeɪ.təɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹə.təɹ.i/

Word forms

gyratory more gyratory most gyratory gyratories

Related words

rotator

Derived words

circumgyratory gyratorily gyratory compactor gyratory crusher

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