giravolta

Definitions of giravolta
  1. noun
    turning or twisting around (in place)
    synonyms: cerchio, girata, giro, volta, volteggio
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    type of:
    rotazione
    the act of rotating as if on an axis
  2. noun
    tubing that is wound in a spiral
    synonyms: bobina, serpentina
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    type of:
    cilindro, tubetto, tubo
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  3. noun
    a movement in a new direction
    synonyms: voltata
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    types:
    sterzata
    an erratic deflection from an intended course
    rivoluzione, rollio, rullio, vortice
    a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
    rientro, rimessa
    the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
    type of:
    moto, movimento
    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  4. noun
    an unforeseen development
  5. noun
    a circular segment of a curve
    synonyms: curva, gomito, svolta, voltata
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    type of:
    curva, tortuosità
    the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  6. noun
    a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
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    type of:
    drappeggio, falda, faldone, increspamento, increspatura, piega, spiegazzamento, spiegazzatura, stropicciamento
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
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