rotator

/ˈroʊteɪtər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that rotates or causes rotation.
    • The rotator on the display stand spins the products slowly.
    • He works as a rotator in the factory, moving parts along the assembly line.
    • The camera's rotator allows it to pan 360 degrees.
  2. A muscle that helps rotate a body part, such as the arm or leg.
    • The rotator muscles in your shoulder help you twist your arm.
    • Strengthening the rotators can improve your swimming stroke.
    • She injured a rotator during her tennis match.
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