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rotary
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adjective
relating to or characterized by rotation
rotary dial
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noun
(= synchronous converter)
electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa
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adjective
(= circular)
describing a circle; moving in a circle
the circular motion of the wheel
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noun
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
vane
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noun
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
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noun
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
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noun
(= blade)
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
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noun
(= weathervane)
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
attenuator
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noun
an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal