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derotation

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A rotation in the opposite direction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The correction of a rotational deformity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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noun

Meaning 3

The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, rare, uncountable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From de- + rotation.