Rotatory

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊtəˈtɔɹi/

Rotatory (adj)

  1. Involving turning around an axis or centre.
  2. Moving in a circle, especially as part of a system’s motion.
  3. Describing a feeling that you or the room is spinning.

Rotatory (adjective)

Examples

  • The rotatory movement of the handle opens the lock.
  • A rotatory movement helps the drill bite into the wood.