rotative

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They also create rotative engine discs by carving out large pieces of titanium and other metals.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

In fifth place, with 10% of the votes, was the Crossness Engine House, and the James Watt rotative beam engine.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2014

This annulus may be raised or lowered without being resisted by the pressure of the steam, and in rotative engines it is usually worked by a cam on the shaft.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

If the movement ends opposite to him, it is negation with distrust.The rotative and forward inflection would denote exaltation.

From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various

It was at last the portable machine it remains to-day, and was placed wherever convenient, complete in itself and with the rotative motion adaptable for all manner of work.

From James Watt by Carnegie, Andrew