turning
Meanings
- the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course;
- 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;
- "the turning of the wind"
- the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
- the activity of shaping something on a lathe
- change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense;
- undergo a transformation or a change of position or action;
- undergo a change or development;
- cause to move around or rotate;
- change to the contrary;
- pass to the other side of;
- pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become;
- let (something) fall or spill from a container;
- move around an axis or a center;
- "The wheels are turning"
- cause to move around a center so as to show another side of;
- to send or let go;
- to break and turn over earth especially with a plow;
- shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel;
- change color;
- twist suddenly so as to sprain;
- cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics;
- accomplish by rotating;
- get by buying and selling;
- cause to move along an axis or into a new direction;
- channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something;
- cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form;
- alter the functioning or setting of;
- direct at someone;
- have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to;
- go sour or spoil;
- become officially one year older;
- "She is turning 50 this year"
- TURNING n pl. -S a rotation about an axis
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 8
turning is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordturning is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
turning is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 12
turning is a valid Words With Friends word