rotary
Translation
rotary
Examples
The machine has a rotary blade.
The machine has a rotary blade.
He dialed the number on a rotary phone.
He dialed the number on a rotary phone.
Grammar Patterns
((rotary)) ((noun)) describing a noun as rotating The tool has a rotary cutting head.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rotating, revolving, spinning
Etymology
From Latin 'rota' meaning 'wheel', plus the suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to'. So, it relates to something that turns like a wheel.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rotary' engine or a traffic 'rotary' (roundabout). Both involve turning in a circle.