noun

rotator

Rotator (noun) means a person or thing that rotates or causes rotation. Example: “The rotator on the antenna lets you point it in any direction.”

noun

A person or thing that rotates or causes rotation.

"The rotator on the antenna lets you point it in any direction."

A muscle that turns a body part, especially at a joint.

"She tore a rotator muscle in her shoulder during the match."

How to use rotator

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething (a device or muscle) that produces rotation — most familiar in "rotator cuff," the group of shoulder muscles.

Common pairings

rotator cuff

Word forms

rotators plural

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The _____ on the antenna lets you point it in any direction.

Etymology

Built from rotate plus the agent suffix -or.

Rhymes for rotator

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rotator” mean?

The word “rotator” means a person or thing that rotates or causes rotation. In plain terms, something (a device or muscle) that produces rotation — most familiar in "rotator cuff," the group of shoulder muscles.

How do you use “rotator” in a sentence?

Here is “rotator” used in a sentence: “The rotator on the antenna lets you point it in any direction.”

What part of speech is “rotator”?

“Rotator” is a noun.

How many meanings does “rotator” have?

“Rotator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that rotates or causes rotation.