Contrarotating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Contrarotating is an adjective meaning Rotating in two directions by contrarotation.
Meaning
Rotating in two directions by contrarotation.
Example Sentences
Contrarotating propellers are two propellers rotating in opposite directions about the same shaft axis and usually driven by the same engine. Do not confuse them with counterrotating propellers which are propellers rotating in opposite directions, but on different shaft axes.
Word Forms
- contra-rotating
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antirotating, postrotatory, mutarotating, cross-handed, dextrorotary, rotative.
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