rotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotatesbearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily vane, blade - flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water cam - a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion circle, round - any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles" Ferris wheel - rotating mechanism consisting of a large upright wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel turns; provides a ride at an amusement park gyroscope, gyro - rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function rotor - rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors of a jet engine |