ROTATOR

Etymology

Noun

rotator (plural rotators)

One who or that which rotates.

(anatomy) A muscle by which a joint can be rotated.

A revolving reverberatory furnace.

(internet) A banner ad that cycles through multiple advertisements.

Hyponyms

• (astronomy): super rotator

Anagrams

• Tortora

Source: Wiktionary


Ro*ta"tor, n. Etym: [L.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: that which gives a rotary or rolling motion, as a muscle which partially rotates or turns some part on its axis.

2. (Metal.)

Definition: A revolving reverberatory furnace.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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