Rotator

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊˌteɪtər/

Definitions of rotator

noun a muscle that rotates a part of the body

Example Sentences

A1 A rotator is a tool that rotates objects.

A2 The rotator on the crane helps lift heavy materials.

B1 The car's tire rotator needed to be replaced.

B2 The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder.

C1 The rotator in the wind turbine helps generate electricity.

C2 The rotator in the MRI machine allows for detailed imaging of the body.

Examples of rotator in a Sentence

formal The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint.

informal I injured my rotator cuff while playing basketball.

slang I need to strengthen my rotator muscles before the next game.

figurative He is the rotator in our group, always coming up with new ideas and solutions.

Grammatical Forms of rotator

• past tense: rotated
• plural: rotators
• comparative: more rotatory
• superlative: most rotatory
• present tense: rotates
• future tense: will rotate
• perfect tense: has rotated
• continuous tense: is rotating
• singular: rotator
• positive degree: rotator
• infinitive: to rotate
• gerund: rotating
• participle: rotating

Origin and Evolution of rotator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rotator' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'rotare' meaning 'to turn around'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rotator' has retained its original meaning of something that rotates or turns around, but it has also been adopted in various fields such as anatomy (referring to muscles that cause rotation) and engineering (referring to rotating machinery).