CEFR B2

gyre

noun

Meaning

A circular or spiral motion or form; a vortex.

Examples

The ship was caught in a powerful gyre and struggled to break free.
A gyre of wind began to form, swirling leaves around the park.

Synonyms: vortex, whirlpool, spiral, coil

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gyre (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒaɪər/

Definition

A circular or spiral motion or form; a vortex.

Examples

The ship was caught in a powerful gyre and struggled to break free.
A gyre of wind began to form, swirling leaves around the park.
The artist's painting depicted a hypnotic gyre of colors.

How to Use gyre

gyre of something (prepositional phrase): A circular mass or collection of something. — "A gyre of plastic waste was forming in the ocean."
in a gyre (prepositional phrase): Moving in a circular or spiral path. — "The leaves fell in a gyre."
gyre (verb) (verb): To move in a circular or spiral path. — "The eagle gyred overhead."

Synonyms of gyre

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