Definition of rotor
1a : a part that revolves in a stationary part a brake rotorb : the rotating member of an electrical machine
2 : an assembly of rotating blades that supplies lift or stability for a rotorcraft
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Recent Examples of rotor from the Web
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Sweeney operated a $25,000 hexacopter, a drone with six rotors.
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Moments into the new route, the rotors on Burkel’s helicopter became ensnared in a surveillance balloon tether.
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In addition to the standard iron rotors, the RS5 is available with optional—and huge—front carbon-ceramic brakes as part of the Dynamic Plus package.
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Rotor nozzle heads are generally used for large areas of shrubs, trees and turf.
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Other favorites: Truck spring coil lamp ($175); floor lamps with salvaged metal gas cans for shades and brake rotors as bases ($295 to $450).
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It was attached to a small drone equipped with four small propeller-like rotors, a global positioning device and camera.
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The drone in question weighs about 12.5 pounds and uses eight rotors to achieve speeds of up to 47 miles per hour.
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For the study, the researchers used an eight-rotor, 5.7kg drone with a maximum cruising speed of 75km per hour.
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Origin and Etymology of rotor
contraction of rotator
ROTOR Defined for English Language Learners
rotor
playDefinition of rotor for English Language Learners
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: a part of a machine that turns around a central point
ROTOR Defined for Kids
rotor
playDefinition of rotor for Students
1 : the part of an electrical machine that turns
2 : a system of spinning horizontal blades that support a helicopter in the air
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