Matching Pairs Types of motionsOnline version Match the type of motion column with its description. by Yanet Rivero 1 Rotary motion 2 Reciprocating motion 3 Linear motion 4 Oscillating motion 5 Intermittent motion The mechanism moves in one single direction, following a straight line. The mechanism moves in both directions, doing so by rotating. The movement of mechanisms with rotating parts. The mechanism elements carry out a stopping and starting movement. The mechanism moves back and forth in both directions.