Gyratory
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island. UK
- 1 Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
"In the late eighties and early nineties several new types of movable spans were advocated , including the pull-back draw, the jackknife span, the bob-tail swing, the horizontal-folding draw, the shearpole draw, the gyratory lift, the transbordeur, the double-cantilever swing, several types of bascule, and the vertical lift."
Example
More examples"In the late eighties and early nineties several new types of movable spans were advocated , including the pull-back draw, the jackknife span, the bob-tail swing, the horizontal-folding draw, the shearpole draw, the gyratory lift, the transbordeur, the double-cantilever swing, several types of bascule, and the vertical lift."
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