rotary
Pronunciation: [ˈroʊtəri]
Context: "mechanical engineering"
(adjective) relating to something that turns around a central point or axis. Picture a wheel spinning around a fixed point; that's rotary movement.
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The rotary engine powers the car by making its parts spin around quickly.
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The non-rotary design of the bike makes it harder to control on turns.
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What kind of machines use rotary motion for their functions?
Context: "organizations"
(noun) a type of club or group that's focused on helping others and community service. They do projects to support people in need and have members from various professions.
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She joined a rotary to help organize charity events in her town.
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He decided not to join the rotary because he wasn't interested in community service.
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What kinds of activities does the rotary club participate in?
Context: "mechanical parts"
(noun) a device that rotates or turns, often a part of a machine. For example, a fan can have rotary blades that spin to create airflow.
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The rotary in the blender helps chop up the ingredients quickly.
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The machine broke because the rotary didn't turn at all.
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How does the rotary part of the fan make it work?