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rotor

/ˈroʊtər/ noun · British & US
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What does rotor mean?

noun

A rotating part of a machine, especially one that drives a propeller or a fan. A component of a helicopter or a wind turbine that produces lift or generates power.

Example

"The rotor of the helicopter began to slow down as it descended onto the runway."

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