turning

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb

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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 point

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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.