turning

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

turn +‎ -ing

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[edit] Noun

turning (plural turnings)

  1. (UK) A turn or deviation from a straight course.
    • Take the second turning on the left.
  2. A shaping of wood or metal on a lathe.
  3. (plural only; not used in singular form) 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.

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