Rotor

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊtər/

Definitions of rotor

noun a rotating part of a machine or device, especially a motor or engine, that operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction

Example Sentences

A1 The helicopter's rotor was spinning quickly.

A2 The windmill's rotor turned with the breeze.

B1 The engineer inspected the rotor for any signs of wear and tear.

B2 The rotor of the turbine needed to be replaced due to damage.

C1 The precision engineering of the rotor ensured smooth operation of the machinery.

C2 The aerospace company developed a new rotor design for increased efficiency.

Examples of rotor in a Sentence

formal The helicopter's rotor blades spun rapidly as it took off from the landing pad.

informal I heard that the rotor on the drone can be easily replaced if it gets damaged.

slang I can't believe how fast that car's rotor was spinning, it was insane!

figurative The rotor of change is constantly turning, bringing new opportunities and challenges.

Grammatical Forms of rotor

• past tense: rotated
• plural: rotors
• comparative: more rotor
• superlative: most rotor
• present tense: rotate
• future tense: will rotate
• perfect tense: have rotated
• continuous tense: is rotating
• singular: rotor
• positive degree: rotor
• infinitive: to rotate
• gerund: rotating
• participle: rotating

Origin and Evolution of rotor

First Known Use: 1827 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rotor' originated from the Latin word 'rota' meaning 'wheel'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a part of a machine that rotates, the term 'rotor' has evolved to encompass various rotating components in engineering and technology.