Definitions for rotor
ˈroʊ tərro·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rotor, rotor coilnoun

   the rotating armature of a motor or generator

2. rotornoun

   the revolving bar of a distributor

3. rotornoun

   rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils

   "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"

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1. Rotornoun

   The rotating part of a generator or motor. Contrasted with stator, the stationary part.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. rotornoun

   A rotating part of a mechanical device, for example in an electric motor, generator, alternator or pump.

2. rotornoun

   The wing of a helicopter or similar aircraft

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ROTOR

   ROTOR was an elaborate air defence radar system built by the British Government in the early 1950s to counter possible attack by Soviet bombers. To get it operational as quickly as possible, it was initially made up primarily of WWII-era systems, notably the original Chain Home radars for the early warning role, and the AMES Type 7 for plotting and interception control. Data from these stations was sent to a network of control stations, mostly built underground, using an extensive telephone and telex network. Work also began on a new microwave frequency radar to replace Chain Home c. 1957. The experimental system Green Garlic was so successful that it began replacing Chain Home starting in 1954. In service, these proved so accurate that they could replace the Type 7 radars as well, and their greatly improved range meant that fewer radars would be needed to provide coverage over the entire United Kingdom. This led to the Master Radar Stations that filled both early warning and ground controlled interception roles. The original ROTOR plans for 66 radars was repeatedly reduced, ultimately only requiring half that number of stations. Many of the operations rooms, recently completed, were sold. ROTOR called for the continual upgrading of the network over time, both the radars and the command and control systems. The introduction of the carcinotron radar jammer in the mid-1950s was a serious blow to these plans; a single aircraft carrying a carcinotron could jam the ROTOR radars so completely that they were rendered useless. At the same time, the introduction of the hydrogen bomb and ballistic missile greatly changed the nature of the strategic threat, and the idea of whole-country defence became untenable. The only way to defend against missile attacks was deterrence, and if that failed, interceptor aircraft and missiles would have no measurable effect on the eventual outcome. ROTOR was initially to be replaced by a new network dedicated largely to defending the V-bomber force, the "1958 Plan". This role was eventually abandoned, leaving only the task of locating aircraft carrying jammers to keep the BMEWS radars free from interference and prevent a successful sneak attack by missiles. Such a system did not require a large number of radars nor country-wide coverage. To reduce the cost of this much smaller network, studies on integrating the military radars with civilian air traffic control led to the Linesman/Mediator system of only five primary stations. The original ROTOR was replaced by Linesman in stages, starting in 1967. A similar expedient system in the United States was the Lashup Radar Network.

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1. rotor

   A rotor is a mechanical component that rotates or spins in machinery or a mechanical system. It's often part of an electric motor, generator, or alternator, and is designed to rotate to convert power into motion or create an electromagnetic field. The term can also refer to the rotating parts of a helicopter or other aircraft that sustain their lift. Overall usage depends on the context and specific type of machinery or industry.

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1. ROTOR

   ROTOR was a huge and elaborate air defence radar system built by the British Government in the early 1950s to counter possible attack by Soviet bombers. The system was built up primarily of war-era radar systems, and was used only briefly before being eventually replaced by the more modern Linesman/Mediator system.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rotor

   rō′tor, n. a quantity having magnitude, direction, and position. [Rotator.]

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1. rotor

   A type of device on an aircraft or helicopter.

   The tail rotor on a helicopter or aircraft.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 15, 2020  

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How to pronounce rotor?

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How to say rotor in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rotor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rotor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of rotor in a Sentence

1. Air Force:

   Pieces of the failed rotor arm cut through the engine's fan case, the engine bay, an internal fuel tank, and hydraulic and fuel lines before exiting through the aircraft's upper fuselage, the total mishap damage is estimated to be in excess $50 million.

2. Russell Clark:

   It was like I have seen the Chernobyl mini-series and everything was just blanketed in ash, it was quite an overwhelming feeling, you know ? There was a helicopter on the island that had obviously been there at the time, with its rotor blades off it.

3. Vanessa Ogle:

   I flipped it off because the rotor blades were uncovered and it wasn't something I wanted on my hand, they later claimed that caused the damage which led to the accident.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rotor
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=rotor
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rotor
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rotor
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rotor