axis of rotation

axis of rotation
noun
the center around which something rotates
Syn: ↑axis
Derivationally related forms: ↑axial (for: ↑axis)
Hypernyms: ↑mechanism
Hyponyms: ↑pivot, ↑pin, ↑rotor head, ↑rotor shaft

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: the straight line through all fixed points of a rotating rigid body around which all other points of the body move in circles

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