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rotary
01
referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel
02
pertaining to a circular shape, form, or direction of movement rather than straight lines
Rotary
01
a circular intersection where traffic flows around a central island, also known as a roundabout
02
electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa
Example
The rotary sprinkler evenly distributes water over the lawn in a circular pattern.
She used a rotary tool to carve intricate designs into the wood.
The rotary dial on the old telephone was used to dial numbers.
The rotary component of the engine converted the linear motion of pistons into rotational torque via a circular crankshaft.
The old-fashioned rotary phone in the attic was a relic from a bygone era, no longer useful in the age of smartphones.
