adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
round and round; in circles
Mimetic adverb for repeated circular motion, spinning, or moving around in circles. Often used with 回る, 回す, or 歩き回る, and may take と.
扇風機がぐるぐる回っている。
The electric fan is spinning round and round.
同じ道をぐるぐる歩き
I walked around and around the same streets.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
wrapped around; wound around
Used when something is wrapped or wound around repeatedly in layers or coils. Common with 巻く and 巻きつける.
マフラーを首にぐるぐる巻いた。
I wrapped the scarf around my neck several times.
ロープを柱にぐるぐると巻きつけた。
I wound the rope around the post.