rotary meaning and definition

ROTARY noun

Definition of rotary (noun)

1. a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
   • "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"
   • synonyms: circle, roundabout, traffic circle
2. electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa
   • synonyms: rotary converter, synchronous converter

ROTARY adjective

Definition of rotary (adjective)

1. relating to or characterized by rotation
   • "rotary dial"
2. describing a circle; moving in a circle
   • "the circular motion of the wheel"
   • synonyms: circular, orbitual