gyration vs spin

spin vs gyration

gyration and spin both are nouns.

gyration is not a verb while spin is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gyration	Yes	No	No	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spin is a hyponym of gyration; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gyration:

gyration: a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
spin: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Other hyponyms of gyration include clockwise rotation, dextrorotation, counterclockwise rotation, levorotation, axial motion, axial rotation, roll, orbital motion, orbital rotation.

gyration (noun)	spin (noun)
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral	the act of rotating rapidly
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)	a short drive in a car
	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

gyration (verb)	spin (verb)
	prolong or extend
	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
	work natural fibers into a thread
	form a web by making a thread
	make up a story
	stream in jets, of liquids
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
	cause to spin

Difference between gyration and spin

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