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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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