gyre in Catalan
gyre in Catalan is gir, gir oceànic — gyre means a swirling, spinning mass, such as of water or air.
gyre in Catalan
gir
(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
gir oceànic
(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
What does "gyre" mean?
- noun A swirling, spinning mass, such as of water or air.
- noun A circular or spiral movement, or the circular path something moving traces out.
- noun (anatomy) Another word for gyrus, a fold on the surface of the brain.
-
noun A large, circular ocean current driven by wind.
"Most ships that tried to cross the Pacific in the past would get stuck in the gyres and never make it out."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Catalan.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Catalan meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Catalan
gyre in a sentence
- Most ships that tried to cross the Pacific in the past would get stuck in the gyres and never make it out.
Similar words in Catalan
Common Catalan translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gyre" in Catalan?
"gyre" in Catalan is gir, gir oceànic. gyre means: A swirling, spinning mass, such as of water or air.
Are there other ways to say "gyre" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "gyre": gir, gir oceànic.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
