turning

(noun, verb)

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

Definition categories: act, formation, shaping

verb

1. present participle of turn