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ro·ta·ry
 rotary
- pronunciation:
- ro
t
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
turning or able to turn on an axis; rotating.
The old telephone had a rotary dial.The turbine produces rotary motion. |
| definition 2: |
having a part or parts that turn on an axis.
Rotary telephones used to be the norm.The blades rotate in a rotary lawnmower.These cars were the first to have rotary engines. |
| related words: |
circular |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
rotaries |
| definition 1: |
a machine or part that turns on an axis.
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| definition 2: |
a traffic circle.
An accident happened at the rotary because a driver failed to yield. |
| related words: |
adherent, drill, fanatic |
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