Rotatory: alternatives and connections

Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or resembling, an axis; around an axis.

Situated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed.

A straight line with respect to which the different parts of a magnitude are symmetrically arranged; as, the axis of a cylinder, i. e.…

A very singular missile weapon used by the natives of Australia and in some parts of India. It is usually a curved stick of hard wood,…

To make a hole or perforation with, or as with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool; as, to bor…

A plane of an orthorhombic crystal which is parallel both to the vertical axis and to the shorter lateral (brachydiagonal) axis.

rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

To roll or turn round; to cause to perform a rotary or circular motion.

That diagonal or lateral axis in a monoclinic crystal which makes an oblique angle with the vertical axis. See Crystallization.

The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; devi…

Turning, or causing to turn, toward the right hand; esp., turning the plane of polarization of luminous rays toward the right hand; as…

A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer.

The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution.

Turning or facing inward, or toward the axis of the part to which it belongs.

Having a direction contrary to that of the hands of a watch when seen in front; -- said of a twist, a rotary motion, etc., looked at f…

A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forc…

To shape, finish, or transform by passing through a machine; specifically, to shape or dress, as metal, by means of a rotary cutter.

The act or employment of grinding or passing through a mill; the process of fulling; the process of making a raised or intented edge u…