circumvolution
/ˌsɜrkəmvəˈluʃən/
noun
- A single complete turn or revolution around a central point or axis.
- The wheel made one full circumvolution before stopping.
- Each circumvolution of the Earth around the Sun takes about 365 days.
- The dancer performed a graceful circumvolution on the stage.
- The act of winding or coiling around something; a spiral or circular motion.
- The scientist studied the circumvolution of the galaxy's spiral arms.
- The circumvolution of the rope around the post secured the boat to the dock.
- The circumvolution of the climbing plant around the trellis was fascinating to watch.
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