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Meaning of turning
The primary meaning of "turning" refers to the act of changing direction or position.
Etymology of turning
The word "turning" originates from the Old English word "turnian," which is derived from the Latin word "turnare," meaning to turn, and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-," which carries a sense of twisting or turning.
Historically, the word has been used to describe various physical and metaphorical acts of rotation, change, or transformation.
Synonyms
rotating
spinning
revolving
swiveling
pivoting
twisting
curving
bending
veering
shifting
changing
altering
modifying
adjusting
redirecting
reorienting
realigning
reversing
inverting
fluctuating
wavering
oscillating
vibrating
fluctuating
swinging
sweeping
arcing
circling
orbiting
revolving
wheeling
whirling
twirling
spiraling
coiling
curling
looping
meandering
winding
zigzagging
cranking
gearing
shifting gears
veering off
turning back
turning around
turning inward
turning outward.
Definitions
- The act of changing direction or position, typically in a rotational movement.
- A point at which a change in direction or action occurs.
- The act of shaping or forming something by cutting or removing material.
Usage Examples
- The car's sharp turning radius allowed it to navigate the narrow city streets with ease.
- The plot took an unexpected turning point when the main character discovered a hidden secret.
- The woodworker's skilled turning technique resulted in a beautifully crafted chair leg.
Antonyms
stopping
standing
remaining
staying
pausing
halting
ceasing
ending
terminating
straightening
aligning
fixing
stabilizing
steadying
firming
solidifying
rigidifying
tightening
clamping
locking
freezing
immobilizing
paralyzing
stagnating
petrifying.