Gyre

Pronunciation: /dʒaɪr/

Definitions of gyre

noun a circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant whirlpool

Example Sentences

A1 The ocean gyre is a large circular current in the ocean.

A2 Sailors used to navigate by following the movement of the gyre.

B1 Plastic pollution in the gyre is a major environmental concern.

B2 Scientists study the gyre to understand its impact on marine life.

C1 The gyre's complex patterns of circulation can be difficult to predict.

C2 Oceanographers have been researching the gyre for decades to unravel its mysteries.

Examples of gyre in a Sentence

formal The ocean currents create a gyre that affects marine life in the region.

informal The water in the pool forms a little gyre when I stir it with my hand.

slang I watched the leaves gyre around in the wind as I walked through the park.

figurative His thoughts seemed to gyre endlessly in his mind, never settling on one idea.

Grammatical Forms of gyre

• past tense: gyred
• plural: gyres
• comparative: gyrer
• superlative: gyrest
• present tense: gyre
• future tense: will gyre
• perfect tense: have gyred
• continuous tense: is gyreing
• singular: gyre
• positive degree: gyre
• infinitive: to gyre
• gerund: gyring
• participle: gyred

Origin and Evolution of gyre

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gyre' originated from the Middle English word 'gyre' which came from the Old French word 'gyre' and ultimately from the Latin word 'gyrus' meaning a circular motion or path.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gyre' has evolved to refer to a spiral or circular motion, often used in the context of ocean currents or poetic symbolism.