rotor Synonyms
Another word for rotor
• noun (Context 1)
A rotating assembly of airfoils or blades that provides lift or traction, notably serving as the main rotating structure of a helicopter.
"The helicopter hovered smoothly above the building, its massive main impeller slicing quickly through the air."
• noun (Context 2)
The rotating part of a machine or electrical device, such as an electric motor, generator, alternator, or turbine.
"If the electric motor fails to start, the armature may be jammed or the bearings might need lubrication."
• noun (Context 3)
A localized region of intensely turbulent and violently rotating air, often forming on the leeward side of a mountain ridge.
"Pilots are advised to avoid the lee side of the mountain range to stay clear of the dangerous rotors that form in the turbulent air."
Opposites of rotor
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of rotor varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: