axial rotation

/ˌæksiəl roʊˌteɪʃən/
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Other forms: axial rotations

Definitions of axial rotation
  1. noun
    rotary motion of an object around its own axis
    “wheels in axial rotation”
    synonyms: axial motion, roll
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    types:
    wallow
    an indolent or clumsy rolling about
    type of:
    gyration, revolution, rotation
    a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
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