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turning
noun
The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
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ˈtɜɹ.nɪŋ
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noun
The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
“He took a turn to the right”
noun
Act of changing in practice or custom
“The law took many turnings over the years”
noun
A shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
noun
A movement in a new direction
“The turning of the wind”
noun
The end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
noun
The activity of shaping something on a lathe
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He took a turn to the right
The law took many turnings over the years
The turning of the wind
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