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单词 rotation
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rotation

noun

ro·​ta·​tion rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce rotation (audio)
1
a(1)
: the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center
(2)
: the act or an instance of rotating something
b
: one complete turn : the angular displacement required to return a rotating body or figure to its original orientation
2
a
: return or succession in a series
rotation of the seasons
b
: crop rotation
3
: the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot
4
: a game of pool in which all 15 object balls are shot in numerical order
5
: the series of pitchers on a baseball team who regularly start successive games in turn
rotational
rō-ˈtā-shnəl How to pronounce rotation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • gyration
  • pirouette
  • reel
  • revolution
  • roll
  • spin
  • twirl
  • wheel
  • whirl
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Example Sentences

the rotation of the Earth around its axis the rotation of the Moon around the Earth The Earth makes one rotation every day. Alfalfa and corn are planted in rotation. the rotation of the job of club president The car needs a tire rotation. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Why: This exercise works rotation in the spine and hips, while also engaging the core. Jen Murphy, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Manager Torey Lovullo said the Diamondbacks do not intend to remove him from the rotation. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 In some ways, Reaves is competing with Walker for minutes in the Lakers’ rotation, but there’s a belief among rival talent evaluators that Reaves’ creativity and versatility set him apart from everyone else on this list. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Will the running back rotation be tighter against a top 25 defense that’s coming off bottling up Baylor? James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 DL Hall, the organization’s top pitching prospect behind Rodriguez, could join the rotation, too, after this year’s late-season relief stint. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 The setup makes toy rotation simple and helps reduce clutter. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 On the 2023 Arkansas schedule that was announced earlier this week, Tennessee was not listed as an opponent, which was inconsistent with the league's scheduling rotation. Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2022 The cornerback rotation, along with McWilliams, features starter Starling Thomas V and experienced players CD Daniels, Devodric Bynum and Colby Dempsey. Evan Dudley, al, 16 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

rotation

noun

ro·​ta·​tion rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce rotation (audio)
1
: the act of turning about an axis
2
: the system of growing different crops in the same field usually in a regular order

Medical Definition

rotation

noun

ro·​ta·​tion rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce rotation (audio)
: the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center
specifically : the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot
rotation of the head to look over the shoulder

rotation

noun

as in spin
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • spin
  • roll
  • curve
  • wheel
  • revolution
  • twirl
  • orbit
  • gyration
  • twist
  • reel
  • spiral
  • circle
  • round
  • curl
  • circulation
  • coil
  • pirouette
  • circuit
  • whirl
  • ring
  • whorl
  • eddy
  • swirl
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