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- Dictionaryrotor/ˈrəʊtə/
noun
- 1. a hub with a number of radiating aerofoils that is rotated in an approximately horizontal plane to provide the lift for a helicopter or other rotary wing aircraft.
- 2. the rotating assembly in a turbine.
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ROTOR definition: 1. a part of a machine that spins, especially the device supporting the turning blades of a…. Learn more.
noun. 1. the rotating member of a machine or device, esp the armature of a motor or generator or the rotating assembly of a turbine. Compare stator. 2. a device having blades radiating from a central hub that is rotated to produce thrust to lift and propel a helicopter. 3. the revolving arm of the distributor of an internal-combustion engine. 4.
The rotor is a moving component of an electromagnetic system in the electric motor, electric generator, or alternator. Its rotation is due to the interaction between the windings and magnetic fields which produces a torque around the rotor's axis. [1] Early development.
1. a. : a part that revolves in a stationary part. a brake rotor. b. : the rotating member of an electrical machine. 2. : an assembly of rotating blades that supplies lift or stability for a rotorcraft. Examples of rotor in a Sentence.
noun. the rotating member of a machine or device, esp the armature of a motor or generator or the rotating assembly of a turbine Compare stator. a device having blades radiating from a central hub that is rotated to produce thrust to lift and propel a helicopter.
1. a rotating member of a mechanical or electrical device, as in an electric motor or distributor. Compare stator. 2. a system of rotating airfoils, as the horizontal ones of a helicopter or of the compressor of a jet engine. [1873; short for rotator]
noun. 1. any of various rotating mechanical parts. ; specif., a. the rotating part of a motor, dynamo, etc. see also stator. b. in the distributor of a gasoline engine, the part that momentarily connects each spark plug wire to the high voltage from the coil. c. in disc brakes, the part to which the wheel is usually mounted. 2.
rotor meaning, definition, what is rotor: a part of a machine that turns around on...: Learn more.
Definition of rotor noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Singular: rotor. Plural: rotors. Origin of Rotor. Contraction of rotator. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. Rotor Sentence Examples. The brake's rotor was coupled to the engine's crankshaft. A high-pressure jet of water hits these, causing the rotor to turn.
