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gyre

/dʒaɪ.ə/ /dʒaɪ.ɚ/

Meanings
noun
A swirling vortex.

Examples :

"The river formed a powerful gyre near the rocks, spinning leaves and debris around and around. "
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Related Words

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floated verb

/ˈfləʊtɪd/ /ˈfloʊtɪd/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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revolution noun

/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The student revolution at the high school led to significant changes in the dress code. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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spinning verb

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

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bottles noun

/ˈbɒtl̩z/ /ˈbɑtl̩z/

A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

"Beer is often sold in bottles."

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current noun

/ˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈkɝɹənt/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"The current of air coming from the open window is making the papers on my desk flutter. "

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settling verb

/ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/

To conclude or resolve (something):

"The teacher is settling the argument between the two students. "

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plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

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circular noun

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/

Short for circular letter.

"The teacher sent a circular announcing the upcoming school trip. "

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swirling verb

/ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/ /ˈswɜːlɪŋ/

To twist or whirl, as an eddy.

"I swirled my brush around in the paint."

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described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."