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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
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"
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]