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ROTATING

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rotating.

Rotating - as a verb

Turn on or around an axis or a center

Example: "The earth revolves around the sun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolve13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange on a regular basis

Example: "We rotate the lead soprano every night"

Perform a job or duty on a rotating basis

Example: "Interns have to rotate for a few months"

Cause to turn on an axis or center

Example: "Rotate the handle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvolve23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn outward

Example: "These birds can splay out their toes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splay10turn out

Plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession

Example: "We rotate the crops so as to maximize the use of the soil"

Rotating - as an adjective

Undergoing physical rotation

Example: "Rotating machinery"

That proceeds in sequence or in turns

Example: "A rotating presidency"

Example Sentences

"The rotating fan kept the room cool."
"I can't sleep with that rotating light in my face."
"The rotating wheels on the bus go round and round."
"He hung his clothes on the rotating clothesline to dry."
"The rotating staff ensures that everyone gets a chance to work different shifts."
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Word Game Points

Is ROTATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rotating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROTATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ROTATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rotating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROTATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ROTATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROTATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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