rotary (adj.)

  1. relating to or characterized by rotation; rotary dial'

    rotary (n.)

  1. a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary

    [ Syn: traffic circle , circle , roundabout ]

  2. electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa

    [ Syn: synchronous converter , rotary converter ]

    rotary (adj.)

  1. describing a circle; moving in a circle; the circular motion of the wheel

    [ Syn: circular , orbitual ]

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