turning
noun
Simple meaning
The cutting of wood or metal on a lathe to shape it as needed.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɝnɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act of one who turns (rotates or twists).
The cutting of wood or metal on a lathe to shape it as needed.
The end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
The activity of shaping something on a lathe
One of the four eras, each lasting for about 21 years, that make up a saeculum according to the Strauss-Howe generational theory.
ukireland
A turn or deviation from a straight course.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: The end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
Used this way, turning is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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Change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense.
Compound terms
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Deliberately avoiding.
The intersection of two streets.
Manipulation of a table during a seance.
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Have a small turning radius.
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