rotor (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils
examples there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine
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Hypernym rotating mechanism
Part holonym helicopter, chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater; jet engine
Part meronym impeller
Hyponym main rotor; tail rotor, anti-torque rotor
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Part meronym helicopter, chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater; jet engine
Part holonym impeller
Hypernym main rotor; tail rotor, anti-torque rotor
Hyponym rotating mechanism

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