What is the meaning of rotor?

noun

  • The rotating armature of a motor or generator.
  • The revolving bar of a distributor.
  • Rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils.
    • usage: "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"
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