English Explanatory Dictionary

derotation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rotation in the opposite direction.
  2. The correction of a rotational deformity.
  3. The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Word forms

derotation derotations

Etymology

From de- + rotation.

Related words

derotate

Derived words

derotational
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