turning
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
How often you will meet it
Rank 646 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 29,670 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.014% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course also: turn he took a turn to the right
- act of changing in practice or custom the law took many turnings over the years
- a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
- a movement in a new direction also: turn the turning of the wind
- the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
- the activity of shaping something on a lathe
turning in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He took his turning, and my father and I took ours.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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Why, he must actually have been on the point of turning the corner.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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Augustinus is in despair for the sin he has committed in turning to look after a dog who was running.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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And turning towards his sister: “Come, Gilberte,” went on the young man, “give me a light, and let me have some sheets.”
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1