English Explanatory Dictionary

rotary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of rotation.
noun
  1. A roundabout, traffic circle.
  2. Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊ.tə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rotary.wav /ˈɹoʊ.tə.ɹi/

Word forms

rotary rotaries

Etymology

Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).

Derived words

levorotary nonrotary Rotarian rotarily rotary beater rotary converter rotary-dial rotary dial rotary dialing rotary encoder rotary engine rotary evaporator rotary phone rotary press rotary printing press rotary razor rotary saw rotary shaver rotary switch rotary table rotary wing rotary-wing aircraft rotary-wing intercept
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