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noun

Rotation n.

The act of turning, as a wheel or a solid body on its axis, as distinguished from the progressive motion of a revolving round another body or a distant point; thus, the daily turning of the earth on its axis is a rotation; its annual motion round the sun is a revolution.

Any return or succesion in a series.

Moment of rotation. See Moment of inertia, under Moment.

Rotation in office, the practice of changing public officers at frequent intervals by discharges and substitutions.

Rotation of crops, the practices of cultivating an orderly succession of different crops on the same land.

adjective

Rotation adj. Pertaining to, or resulting from, rotation; of the nature of, or characterized by, rotation; as, rotational velocity.

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Etymology of 'Rotation'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Rotation" Quotes from Famous Books

... in combination with the horizontal axis of the distribution valve and with the piston rod, g, considered as a vertical axis of rotation, forms a species of universal joint between the crank pin and the table, so that it can be put in place without adjustment by any workman, who only has to screw up the two screws, h, to fasten to the table the standard, E, and the piece, ...

— Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 • Various

... thing entirely. Cashiers are to be named, and the moneys collected are to be deposited with them till drawn for by yourself. Mr. Occom hath preached for me with acceptance, and also Mr. Whitaker. They are to go round the other denominations in a proper rotation. As yet everything looks with a promising aspect. I have procured them suitable lodgings. I shall continue to do everything that lies in my power. Mr. S.[14] is providentially here,—a fast friend to your plan and ...

— The History of Dartmouth College • Baxter Perry Smith

... meaning of rotation may be that of a collection of all available (seven in number) powers, in order finally to rise as ...

— Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts • Herbert Silberer

... have here very little to do. The rotation of the earth is in itself sufficient to generate small currents, and the fact that they vary in strength at regular periods of the day and of the year enforces the suggestion that the sun exerts considerable electrical influence on the earth. Letting it be granted, however, that the earth ...

— Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 • Various

... of the winds is a direct consequence of the earth's rotation, while currents of air from the polar regions are alternating or contending ...

— Barometer and Weather Guide • Robert Fitzroy

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