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gyre

/ˈdʒaɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does gyre mean?

noun

A large, rotating body of water in the ocean, typically formed by ocean currents. A spiral or curved shape, especially one that is formed by something moving in a curved path.

Example

"The ship navigated through the massive gyre of water in the middle of the ocean."

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