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BNC: 12122 COCA: 12580

rotary

1 rotary /ˈroʊtəri/ adjective
1 rotary
/ˈroʊtəri/
adjective
Learner's definition of ROTARY
always used before a noun
: turning around a central point like a wheel旋转的;绕轴转动的
: having a part that turns around a central point like a wheel转动的
2 rotary /ˈroʊtəri/ noun
plural rotaries
2 rotary
/ˈroʊtəri/
noun
plural rotaries
Learner's definition of ROTARY
[count] US
BNC: 12122 COCA: 12580

rotary

1 of 2

adjective

ro·​ta·​ry ˈrō-tə-rē How to pronounce rotary (audio)
1
a
: turning on an axis like a wheel
b
: taking place about an axis
rotary motion
2
: having an important part that turns on an axis
rotary cutter
3
: characterized by rotation
4
: of, relating to, or being a press in which paper is printed by rotation in contact with a curved printing surface attached to a cylinder

rotary

2 of 2

noun

plural rotaries
1
: a rotary machine
2
: a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only

called also circle, traffic circle

Example Sentences

Adjective the rotary action of the wheel
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But for the rest of us, a plain, old rotary mower is going to do a good job. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Pull chains are typically easy to use, but are slightly less sturdy than rotary switches. Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 Those things include a functioning rotary phone on the wall, and Vice will soon put out a beer whose name will include that phone’s number – one of many creative Vice beer names. oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 There will also be significant improvements to the interior, including a larger touchscreen, digital gauge cluster, a rotary shift knob, and nicer materials throughout. Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 21 Dec. 2020 Walkmans, rotary phones and jelly bracelets are the hottest accessories of summer – well, at least on TV. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 Each channel can also have its panning set using the RØDECaster Pro II’s screen and intuitive rotary knob control. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 June 2022 The crystal iDrive rotary dial crosses over from the iX, and the same material is used in strips across the dashboard and the doors—BMW calls it the interaction bar. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 20 Apr. 2022 The Keychron Q2 has a 65% layout, plus a rotary knob. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022
Noun
Read on for our picks of the best electric shavers for men, from rotary to foil options, and even one for the bald-head shavers. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Two men have been charged for allegedly stealing a catalytic converter and then crashing their vehicle while fleeing through a West Roxbury rotary, the Suffolk district attorney’s office announced Friday. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 State Police responded to a collision at the rotary at the intersection of VFW Parkway and West Roxbury Parkway involving a red Toyota Rav4 on Wednesday at 10:46 p.m., the statement said. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 The model came from NSU, which VW acquired after the company was effectively bankrupted by the development and warranty costs of its Wankel rotary–powered Ro80 luxury sedan. John Voelcker, Car and Driver, 8 July 2022 In March, only 662 oil and natural gas rotary rigs were in operation, according to the Energy Information Administration’s data series, compared to 790 in March 2020, 1,023 in March 2019 and 989 in March 2018. Diana Furchtgott-roth, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Drivers traveling on Route 1 South toward downtown Boston will be encouraged to divert to Route 1A in Revere at the Bell Circle rotary. Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2022 There are a couple of road crossings, some spots in Orleans and Wellfleet with slight grades, and a bicycle rotary in Harwich (so Massachusetts)! Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 Once removed by a thief, who often uses a portable rotary saw to cut through the exhaust plumbing, a car will often still run (usually poorly with numerous engine lights and warnings activated) but will emit a loud, telltale exhaust roar. Bill Roberson, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota wheel

First Known Use

Adjective

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rotary was in 1704
BNC: 12122 COCA: 12580

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