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gyrated

/ˈdʒaɪˌreɪtɪd/ /ˈdʒaɪˌreɪtəd/

Meanings
verb
To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado; to revolve.

Examples :

"The dancer gyrated gracefully, her body revolving around her partner. "
physics action energy

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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revolving verb

/rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /rɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

(Physical movement.)

"The restaurant has a section with tables revolving slowly to offer diners a panoramic view of the city. "

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revolve noun

/ɹɪˈvɒlv/

The rotation of part of the scenery within a theatrical production.

"The revolving stage for the school play allowed the set to quickly change from the classroom to the forest. "

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point noun

/pɔɪnt/

A discrete division of something.

"The presentation had five key points. "

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tornado noun

/tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/

A violent windstorm characterized by a mobile, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

"A tornado is a rotating column of air."

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move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

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partner noun

/ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

"My sister is my partner in crime when it comes to planning surprise parties. "

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dancer noun

/ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/

A person who dances, usually as a job or profession.

"The school's dance troupe has a talented dancer who practices every day after school. "

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gracefully adverb

/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/

In a graceful manner.

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage. "

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round adverb

/ˈɹaʊnd/

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.

"High above, vultures circled around."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "