turning

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noun

1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course (Freq. 2)
- he took a turn to the right
• Syn:
turn
• Derivationally related forms:
turn, turn (for: turn)
• Hypernyms:
change of course
• Hyponyms:
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion,
divagation, right, left, kick turn, stem turn, stem,
telemark, swerve, swerving, veering, three-point turn, version
2. act of changing in practice or custom (Freq. 2)
- the law took many turnings over the years
• Derivationally related forms:
turn
• Hypernyms:
change
3. a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
• Hypernyms:
paring, sliver, shaving
4. a movement in a new direction
- the turning of the wind
• Syn:
turn
• Derivationally related forms:
turn (for: turn), turn
• Hypernyms:
movement, motion
• Hyponyms:
reversal, turn around, yaw, swerve, rotation,
revolution, gyration, return, coming back, volution
5. the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
• Hypernyms:
end product, output
6. the activity of shaping something on a lathe
• Hypernyms:
formation, shaping