1. rotates or revolves around a fixed point or axis
2. moves in a circular or spiral motion

Examples

• The dancer gyrates gracefully across the stage.
• The washing machine gyrates during the spin cycle.
• Earth gyrates around the sun once each year.
• The helicopter blade gyrates rapidly before takeoff.
• The figure skater gyrates in a perfect pirouette.
• The planet gyrates on its axis every 24 hours.