adjective / noun
rotary
ROH-tuh-ree/ˈrəʊtəri/
Operating by turning around an axis.
The rotary shaft turns around its fixed axis.
Etymology
The pieces express 'pertaining to wheels.' A wheel's movement supplies the central image: rotary describes motion that turns around a central point or axis.
In context
they're talking about a rotary tool people even refer to Rotary tools that are not made by Dremel as dremel tools a Dremel has a bit at the front of the tool that rotates really fast
More examples
- She uses a rotary tool to smooth the wood.
- A rotary pump moves oil through the system.
- The mechanism converts rotary motion into straight-line motion.
Forms
rotary · rotaries
rotate verb — To turn or move around an axis.
rotation noun — The act of turning around an axis.
Similar words
- rotating
- Describes something actually turning, not simply designed to turn.
- rotational
- Describes motion around an axis rather than a device's operation.