Earth's rotation

/ˌɜrθs roʊˈteɪʃən/
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Other forms: Earth's rotations

Definitions of Earth's rotation
  1. noun
    one complete spin of Earth around its axis, which corresponds to 24 hours (one Earth day)
  2. noun
    the continuous spin of Earth around its axis
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