gyration

• Nom désignant un tour complet autour d'un axe ou d'une orbite, ou l'action de tourner en cercle ou en spirale.

A noun referring to a single complete turn around an axis or orbit, or the act of rotating in a circle or spiral.

1. A single complete turnC1formal

   A full rotation around an axis or center point, either on an axis or in an orbit.

   Tour complet

   • The gyration of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
   • Each gyration of the wheel moved the machine forward.
   • The dancer performed a perfect gyration on the spot.

   Synonymescircleorbitrevolutionrotationspinturnwhirl

2. Rotating in a circle or spiralC1formal

   The act of moving in a circular or spiral path around a central point.

   Giration

   • The gyration of the tornado was visible from miles away.
   • The electrons' gyration around the nucleus is a fundamental concept in physics.
   • The gyration of the dancers' hips was mesmerizing.

   Synonymescircumvolutionpirouetterevolutionrotationspinswirltwirlwheelwhirl