ROTATION Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word rotation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ROTATION
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| revolution | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | ||||||
| cycling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle | ||||||
| gyration | nounn | |||||
noun • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) • the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | ||||||
| roster | nounn | |||||
noun • a list of names | ||||||
| rota | nounn | |||||
noun • a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties • (Roman Catholic Church) the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts | ||||||
| schedule | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to • an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur verb • plan for an activity or event • make a schedule; plan the time and place for events | ||||||
| turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older | ||||||
| turning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • act of changing in practice or custom • a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe • a movement in a new direction • the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe • the activity of shaping something on a lathe | ||||||
| rotary motion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of rotating as if on an axis | ||||||
