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Gyrations - Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.

The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.

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wiggle - Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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flutter - To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements

Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.

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burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

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avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

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flit - Move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.

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tiptoe - Walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly

When Bill got home past midnight, he had to tiptoe around the house so as to not wake anybody up.

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dangle - Hang or swing loosely

The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.

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Glance - To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.

He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.

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jiggle - Move about lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that would open the door.

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.