circumrotation

[sur-kuhm-roh-teyt]

verb (used without object), -tat·ed, -tat·ing.

to rotate like a wheel.

Origin:
< Latin circumrotātus (past participle of circumrotāre), equivalent to circum- circum- + rotātus; see rotate

Related forms

cir·cum·ro·ta·tion, noun

cir·cum·ro·ta·to·ry

[sur-kuhm-roh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective

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Circumrotation is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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