rotary motion

/ˌroʊdəri ˌmoʊʃən/

Other forms: rotary motions

Definitions of rotary motion

1. noun

   the act of rotating as if on an axis
   synonyms: rotation

   types:

   circumvolution

   the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis

   feather, feathering

   turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

   gyration, whirling

   the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

   pivot

   the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

   pronation

   rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward

   spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl

   the act of rotating rapidly

   spiral

   flying downward in a helical path with a large radius

   supination

   rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward

   turn, twist

   turning or twisting around (in place)

   twist, wind, winding

   the act of winding or twisting

   turnout

   (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip

   twiddle

   a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

   pirouette

   (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)

   birling, logrolling

   rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)

   type of:

   motility, motion, move, movement

   a change of position that does not entail a change of location