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ROTATING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word rotating. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word rotating. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ROTATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rotating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for OSCILLATING

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