ruotare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
- revolve verb To move in a circular path around a central point.
- rotate verb To turn around a central point or axis.
- spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
- turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
- wheel noun A circular object that turns on a central axis, used for movement or to power machinery.
Senses
ruotare is used for these senses in English:
- circle (intransitive) To travel in circles.
- revolve (transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]
- spin (ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
- turn (intransitive, of a body, person, etc) To move about an axis through itself.
- wheel (transitive) To roll along on wheels.
circle — full definition
- noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
- noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
- verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.
revolve — full definition
- verb To move in a circular path around a central point.
- verb To turn or rotate on an axis.
- verb To have something as a central focus or theme.