semirotary

adjective

semi·​rotary

variants or semirotative

"+

or semirotatory

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: capable of turning or rocking about halfway round

a semirotary valve

Word History

Etymology

semi- + rotary or rotative or rotatory

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Rhymes for semirotary

• prothonotary
• coterie
• notary
• rotary
• votary
• electrocautery