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rotor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈroʊtər/ · UK /ˈrəʊtə/

rotor means: A part of a machine that turns around, such as the blades on top of a helicopter.

noun

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A part of a machine that turns around, such as the blades on top of a helicopter.

  • The rotor began to turn.
  • The helicopter’s rotor blades stirred up dust.
  • A damaged rotor stopped the motor from working.

Common phrases: rotor blades, helicopter rotor, rotor shaft

Questions about rotor

What does rotor mean?

A part of a machine that turns around, such as the blades on top of a helicopter.

What is rotor in other languages?

Türkçe: rotor · Español: rotor · Français: rotor · Deutsch: Rotor · Italiano: rotore · 日本語: 回転子

How do you pronounce rotor?

In American English /ˈroʊtər/; in British English /ˈrəʊtə/.

How do you use rotor in a sentence?

The rotor began to turn. The helicopter’s rotor blades stirred up dust.

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