turning
noun
1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
- he took a turn to the right
Similar word(s): turn
Definition categories: act
2. act of changing in practice or custom
- the law took many turnings over the years
Definition categories: act, change
3. a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
Definition categories: object, paring, shaving, sliver
4. a movement in a new direction
- the turning of the wind
Similar word(s): turn
Definition categories: event, motion, movement
5. the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
Definition categories: man–made, output
6. the activity of shaping something on a lathe
verb
1. present participle of turn