rotor
noun
a rotating member of a machine.
rotors
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pluralof rotor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The aircraft uses vertical takeoff and landing, a technology essential to Archer’s air taxis, along with rotors and wings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
They're shaped like a large bullet and propelled by four rotors at the base.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
An International Trade Commission study in 2019 found that Chinese production of automotive parts had grown significantly over the preceding decade, with U.S. imports concentrated in smaller components such as brake rotors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Firefighters carrying extinguishers could be seen patrolling the area, as sparks flew from the rotors of at least three lanterns, AFP journalists at the event saw.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
For a start, Purple didn’t use rotors, the motorized gears inside most cipher machines.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
