rotary actuator

/ˌroʊdəri ˈæktʃəˌweɪdər/
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Definitions of rotary actuator
  1. noun
    (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track
    synonyms: positioner
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    type of:
    actuator
    a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
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