giro

/ˈdʒaɪroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A round, circular, or curved shape or movement.

“The artist used various shapes and lines, including a giro, to create the abstract painting.”

2. noun

A type of Italian banking transaction, similar to a check or direct deposit.

“To receive the giro, she needed to provide her bank account information.”

3. verb

To move in a circular or curved motion.

“The helicopter giro-ed over the city, giving a panoramic view of the skyline.”

Synonyms

  • circular
  • curve

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight