revolving device
1revolving stage — Theat. a circular platform divided into segments enabling multiple theater sets to be put in place in advance and in turn rotated into view of the audience. [1910 15] * * * ▪ theatre theatrical device for scene changes, or shifts, by which… …
2Differential (mechanical device) — For other uses, see Differential. A cutaway view of an automotive final drive unit which contains the differential Input …
3Governor (device) — For other uses, see governor (disambiguation). A governor, or speed limiter, is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly ball… …
4wheel of fortune — 1. : wheel 3a 2. : a gambling device consisting of a revolving wheel with sections indicating chances taken or bets placed * * * 1. wheel (def. 9). 2. a wheel like gambling device that is rotated or spun to determine the winner of certain prizes …
5List of words having different meanings in British and American English: A–L — Differences between American and British English American English …
6Cowl (disambiguation) — A cowl may refer to: Cowl, a garment worn by monks Cowl (chimney), a device fitted to a chimney pot to prevent wind blowing the smoke back down into the room beneath Cowl (oast), the revolving device found on oasts, maltings, and breweries Cowl… …
7jury wheel — noun Etymology: jury (I) : a revolving device or circular box from which the names of persons to serve as jurymen may be drawn by chance * * * Law. a device, containing slips with the names of prospective jurors, that when spun mixes the names… …
8carousel — noun /ˈkæɹəsɛl,ˈkɛɹ ə sɛl,kɛɹ ə sɛl/ a) a merry go round After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport. b) a continuously revolving device for item delivery …
9roundabout — noun Brit. 1》 a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it. 2》 a large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on. ↘a merry go round. adjective 1》 (of …
10tumbling barrel — noun a revolving device containing an abrasive substance, in which castings, gemstones, or other hard objects can be cleaned by friction …
