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turningnoun
turnings
pl
UK
/ˈtɜːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɜrnɪŋ/
Translations
The turning of the road was sharp and unexpected.
Поворот дороги был резким и неожиданным.
The turning of the wood on the lathe was precise.
Точение дерева на токарном станке было точным.
Additional translations
вращение
изгиб
переломный момент
Definitions
The act or process of changing direction or position.
The turning of the ship was smooth and precise.
A place where a road branches off or changes direction.
Take the next turning on the right to reach the park.
A piece of wood or other material that has been shaped on a lathe.
The craftsman displayed a beautiful turning made from oak.
Small pieces of material, especially metal or wood, removed from a workpiece by a lathe or similar tool.
The machine shop floor was littered with sharp metal turnings.
The process of shaping a workpiece by rotating it against a cutting tool on a lathe.
Precision turning of the shaft ensured a perfect fit.
Synonyms
rotation
revolution
twist
spin
bend
curl
change
shift
turningadjective
UK
/ˈtɜːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɝːnɪŋ/
Attributive use referring to objects or processes related to machining or change in direction (e.g., "turning tool").
Definitions
Relating to or used in the process of turning, especially on a lathe.
The operator selected the appropriate turning speed on the turning lathe.
turninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɜːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɝːnɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, functioning as a present participle adjective.
Translations
The turning point in the story was unexpected.
Поворотный момент в истории был неожиданным.
The turning wheel of the machine was making a loud noise.
Вращающееся колесо машины издавало громкий шум.
Definitions
Changing direction or position.
The turning road made it difficult to see what was ahead.
In the process of changing or developing into something different.
The turning leaves signaled the arrival of autumn.
turnverb

turning

Gerund

turned
Past Simple
turned
Past Participle
turning
Gerund
UK
/tɜːn/
US
/tɝn/
Translations
Please turn the steering wheel to the left.
Пожалуйста, поверните руль влево.
She heard a noise and decided to turn around.
Она услышала шум и решила обернуться.
The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly.
Гусеница превратится в бабочку.
He had to turn to face the audience.
Ему пришлось повернуться лицом к аудитории.
You need to turn the page to continue reading.
Вам нужно перевернуть страницу, чтобы продолжить чтение.
Additional translations
закрутить
Definitions
To move or cause to move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point.
She turned the doorknob to open the door.
To change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color.
The leaves turn red in the fall.
To change the direction or course of.
He turned the car to the left at the intersection.
To change one's position or posture.
She turned to face the audience.
To change or cause to change one's attitude or opinion.
He turned against his former allies.
To cause someone to feel sick or nauseated.
The spinning ride turned her stomach.
Synonyms
rotate
spin
twist
revolve
pivot
change
shift
alter
convert
Antonyms
stay
remain
turnnoun
Definitions
A change in direction or position.
The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.
An opportunity or obligation to do something in a sequence.
It's your turn to roll the dice in the board game.
A change in the course or direction of events or a situation.
The story took an unexpected turn when the main character revealed a secret.
A short walk or ride taken for pleasure.
They went for a turn around the park after dinner.
A performance or act, especially in a variety show.
The comedian's turn on stage was the highlight of the evening.
A bend or curve in a road, river, or path.
Slow down when you reach the sharp turn ahead.
turnadjective
Definitions
Relating to or used for signaling or executing a change of direction.
He forgot to switch off the turn signal after changing lanes.
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