rotary

adjective
UK: /ˈrəʊ.tə.ri/
US: /ˈroʊ.tə.ri/

  1. Turning around a central point like a wheel.

    1. The rotary blade cut through the thick material easily.
    2. A rotary engine converts circular motion into mechanical power for various machines.

  2. Having parts that turn around.

    1. Our vacuum cleaner has a rotary brush for effective cleaning.
    2. This modern device has a complex rotary mechanism to ensure it functions properly.

Synonyms

revolving circular
rotary noun

  1. A type of road junction where traffic circulates around a central island.

    1. Take the third exit at the rotary to reach the museum.
    2. The traffic moves smoothly through the rotary, improving flow during rush hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rotary" in English means: Turning around a central point like a wheel., Having parts that turn around..

The phonetic transcription of "rotary" is /ˈrəʊ.tə.ri/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.tə.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rotary": revolving, circular.

Example usage of "rotary": "The rotary blade cut through the thick material easily.". More examples on the page.