turning

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[edit] English

Most common English words: wall « cry « step « #811: turning » village » quickly » lie

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Singular
turning

Plural
turnings

turning (plural turnings)

  1. (British) A turn or deviation from a straight course
    • Take the second turning on the left
  2. The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe
  3. (plural only; not used in singular form) The shavings produced by turning something on a lathe
    • The turnings get into your trouser turnups

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turning

  1. Present participle of turn.
    • The Earth is turning about its axis as we speak.
    • He made wooden soldiers by turning them on a hand lathe.