Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gyre
noun
/jaɪər/
Definition
A circular or spiral motion or form.
Examples
- The ocean gyre can carry debris across vast distances.
- As they danced, they moved in a graceful gyre, creating a mesmerizing pattern.
- The gyre of the storm drew in winds from all directions.
Meaning
Gyre refers to a circular or spiral movement. It is often used in contexts such as ocean currents or atmospheric phenomena, where substances move in a circular path.
Synonyms
- whirl
- spiral
- circle
- rotation
