gyratory
/dʒʌɪˈreɪt(ə)ri
/ /ˈdʒʌɪrət(ə)ri/adjective
Denoting or involving circular or spiral motion.When he first saw her perform he was so impressed with her arm - flailing and gyratory motions that he incorporated them into his own static stage act....
- Cultures were grown on a gyratory shaker in darkness at 221°C.
- The town council opted instead for a full gyratory system, which it wanted to see tried out for three months.
noun (plural gyratories)
A road junction or traffic system requiring the circular movement of traffic, larger or more complex than an ordinary roundabout.To keep essential traffic moving, particularly the bus services, we have to reduce the amount of traffic using the gyratory....
- He told the inquest he was overtaken by the two vehicles on the wrong side of the road at the gyratory.
- Commenting on the longer term ideas he explained: ‘Using traffic flow models, we have looked a various gyratory systems.’
