ROTATING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word rotating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ROTATING
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oscillating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having periodic vibrations | ||||||||
rolling | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) • the act of robbing a helpless person • propelling something on wheels adjective satellite • uttered with a trill | ||||||||
spinning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • creating thread | ||||||||
turning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • act of changing in practice or custom • a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe • a movement in a new direction • the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe • the activity of shaping something on a lathe | ||||||||
whirling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | ||||||||
circling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
gyrating | verbv | |||||||
verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis | ||||||||
pivoting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • To turn on an exact spot. • To make a sudden or swift change in strategy, policy, etc. noun • A motion by which something pivots. • The pivot-work in a machine. | ||||||||
revolving | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
verb • turn on or around an axis or a center • move in an orbit • cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis | ||||||||
swirling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
circumvolve | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to turn on an axis or center | ||||||||
revolve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • turn on or around an axis or a center • move in an orbit • cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis | ||||||||
splay | verbv | |||||||
noun • an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger adjective satellite • turned outward in an ungainly manner verb • spread open or apart • turn outward • move out of position | ||||||||
turn out | verbv | |||||||
verb • be shown or be found to be • prove to be in the result or end • produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery • result or end • come, usually in answer to an invitation or summons • bring forth • put out or expel from a place • come and gather for a public event • outfit or equip, as with accessories • turn outward • cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch • get up and out of bed |