Definition of Rotary

1. Noun. A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island. "The accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"

Exact synonyms: Circle, Roundabout, Traffic Circle
Generic synonyms: Junction
Group relationships: Road, Route

2. Adjective. Relating to or characterized by rotation. "Rotary dial"
Partainyms: Rotation

3. Noun. Electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa.

4. Adjective. Describing a circle; moving in a circle. "The circular motion of the wheel"
Exact synonyms: Circular, Orbitual
Similar to: Cyclic, Cyclical
Derivative terms: Circle, Circle

Definition of Rotary

1. a. Turning, as a wheel on its axis; pertaining to, or resembling, the motion of a wheel on its axis; rotatory; as, rotary motion.

Definition of Rotary

1. a rotating part or device [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rotary

rosy
rosy-cheeked
rosying
rosy boa
rot
rot
rota
rotal
rotalite
rotamase
rotameter
rotameter
rotameters
Rotarian
rotaries
rotary (current term)
rotary actuator
Rotary Club
rotary converter
rotary engine
Rotary International
rotary joint
rotary joint
rotary motion
rotary press
rotary subluxation of scaphoid
rotary wing
rotas
rotascope
rotatable

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