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gyre

/dʒaɪə/

/dʒaɪr/

Translations

gyrenoun

gyres

/dʒaɪə/

/dʒaɪr/

gyreTermes de géographie marine et d’océanographie.

The North Atlantic Gyre is a major ocean current that influences the climate of the surrounding regions.

Le gyre de l’Atlantique Nord est un courant océanique majeur qui influence le climat des régions voisines.

girationSens général ; registre soutenu.

The leaves were caught in a gyre as the wind swirled them around the park.

Les feuilles ont été prises dans une giration tandis que le vent les faisait tourbillonner dans le parc.

Synonyms

circular motion

gyreverb

gyred

Past Simple

gyred

Past Participle

gyring

Gerund

/ˈdʒaɪə/

/ˈdʒaɪr/

tourbillonnerSens littéraire ou descriptif.

The leaves gyre in the wind as they fall from the trees.

Les feuilles tourbillonnent dans le vent en tombant des arbres.

Synonyms

gyrenoun

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

The North Atlantic Gyre is a major ocean current that influences the climate of the surrounding regions.

A circular or spiral path or motion.

The leaves were caught in a gyre as the wind swirled them around the park.

gyreverb

To move in a circular or spiral path.

The leaves gyre in the wind as they fall from the trees.