turning
/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ noun B1- At hockey, a foul committed by a player attempting to hit the ball who interposes their body between the ball and an opposing player trying to do the same.
- The cutting of wood or metal on a lathe to shape it as needed.
- The act of one who turns (rotates or twists).
- One of the four eras, each lasting for about 21 years, that make up a saeculum according to the Strauss-Howe generational theory. · Howe and Strauss predicted that in the Fourth Turning, Millennials would unite behind their president.
- Shavings produced by turning something on a lathe. · The turnings get into your trouser turnups!
Plural turnings
From the library
The Tin Woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl, and turning his head (which worked beautifully on hinges) he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward them.
The Viper, turning about, stung him, and falling into a swoon, the man said to himself, “Woe is me!
“No, sir, he died of brain-fever in dreadful agony.” Then turning to the crew, he said, “Bear a hand there, to take in sail!”
“How dreadful!” exclaimed Renée, turning pale.
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