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Definition of rotor

rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors of a jet engine
the rotating armature of a motor or generator
the revolving bar of a distributor

Similar Words: rotor coil

Hyponyms: main rotor, tail rotor, anti-torque rotor

Part Meronyms: helicopter, chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater, jet engine, turbine, electric motor, generator, distributor, distributer, electrical distributor

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