to circumvolute
- verb
- /ˌsɜrkəmˈvoʊlut/
- Specialized
- The snail’s shell circumvolutes inward, forming a perfect spiral.
Examples
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The vine began to circumvolute around the wooden pole as it grew.
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The ribbon circumvoluted gracefully around the gift box, creating an intricate pattern.
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The vine circumvolutes around the trellis.
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Can you circumvolute the ribbon around the gift?
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The ribbon circumvoluted gracefully around the gift box, creating an intricate pattern.
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The vine began to circumvolute around the wooden pole as it grew.
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The snail’s shell circumvolutes inward, forming a perfect spiral.
Synonyms
295
1.7
To turn something so it becomes a curved or spiral shape
192
1.1
To form into a curved or spiral shape
131
2.7
To move in a twisting or circular way
12
3.8
To wind something into loops or move in a spiral
12
6.9
Spin around in circles or spirals
8
3.2
To wrap something around another thing in a coil
7
6.8
To move in a twisting spiral path
2
7.5
To move in slow twisting ways like smoke or vines
1
9.2
To move in a circle or spiral
1
8.4
Twist or coil together into a tight, tangled mass
1
9.9
To twist something into a tight coil
To twist or coil together into a spiral shape
To wrap something by turning it around another object
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Etymology
The word circumvolute comes from the Latin parts circum- meaning 'around' and volvere meaning 'to roll', the same root you see in revolve. So to circumvolute is to wind or twist something into a spiral or coil, like a snail's shell.