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roto

roto

1 7.9
Able to turn or spin around a fixed point
  • adjective
  • /ˈroʊtoʊ/
: rotativo
  • The design features a roto mechanism that allows the blades to spin smoothly.

I admit I have never seen a roto molder this large and these guys built this beautiful machine here on site.

Examples

  • Let us extend this idea of a roto inversion operation.

  • X bar is also denoted for roto inversion axis.

  • In a roto engine, a rotating triangular rotor replaces the conventional pistons.

  • The artist's sculpture incorporates a roto feature that allows it to turn and create changing shadows.

Synonyms

rotary
vsroto
15 4.5

Moving in a circle around a fixed point

is about turning in general and does not always mean actual movement
rotational
vsroto
10 4.7

Of something that turns around an invisible line, like a spinning wheel or fan

is a general term about turning rather than only caused movement
rotatory
vsroto
  • Specialized
1 8.0

About turning around an axis

is a general label about turning without implying it causes action
awhirl
vsroto
  • Literature
1 8.8

Spinning or moving quickly in a circle

refers to relation to turning rather than fast active spinning
revolute
vsroto
  • Specialized
9.5

A part that turns around a single axis like a hinge

focuses on relation to turning generally rather than one-axis hinge motion

Surface Forms

roto positive

Etymology

Roto comes from a root meaning 'wheel' or 'to turn', the same root you see in rotate and rotor, so roto describes something that spins or turns.