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circumvolution
the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis
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feather, feathering
turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
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gyration, whirling
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
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pivot
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
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pronation
rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward
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spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
the act of rotating rapidly
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spiral
flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
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supination
rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward
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turn, twist
turning or twisting around (in place)
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twist, wind, winding
the act of winding or twisting
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turnout
(ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
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twiddle
a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
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pirouette
(ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
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birling, logrolling
rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
