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11 Nouns That Start With GYR

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Word Definitions Synonyms
gyration (noun) the act of rotating in a circle or spiral Synonyms: whirling
(noun) a single complete turn (axial or orbital) Synonyms: revolution, rotation
gyre (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) Synonyms: coil, curl, curlicue, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl
gyrfalcon (noun) large and rare Arctic falcon having white and dark color phases Synonyms: Falco rusticolus, gerfalcon
gyro (noun) rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction Synonyms: gyroscope
(noun) a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
gyrocompass (noun) a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
gyromitra (noun) any fungus of the genus Gyromitra
gyroplane (noun) an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller Synonyms: autogiro, autogyro
gyroscope (noun) rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction Synonyms: gyro
gyrostabiliser (noun) a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane Synonyms: gyrostabilizer
gyrostabilizer (noun) a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane Synonyms: gyrostabiliser
gyrus (noun) a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain Synonyms: convolution

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