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