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Rotation

Roh-TAY-shuhn

/roʊˈteɪʃʌn/

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rotation

Dictionary meaning

The act of rotating as if on an axis.

Examples

  • The rotation of the dancer kept time with the music.
  • Crop rotation makes a balanced demand on the fertility of the soil.

Synonyms: rotary motion

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