TURN
Scrabble letter values: T1U1R1N1 = 4
Definition
- noun a circular segment of a curve. — synonyms: bend, crook, twist
- noun the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course. — synonyms: turning
- noun (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession. — synonyms: play
- noun an unforeseen development. — synonyms: turn_of_events, twist
- noun a movement in a new direction. — synonyms: turning
- noun the act of turning away or in the opposite direction.
- noun turning or twisting around (in place). — synonyms: twist
- noun a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else). — synonyms: go, spell, tour
- noun (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive. — synonyms: bout, round
- noun a short performance that is part of a longer program. — synonyms: act, routine, number, bit
- noun a favor for someone. — synonyms: good_turn
- noun taking a short walk out and back.
- verb change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense.
- verb undergo a transformation or a change of position or action. — synonyms: change_state
- verb undergo a change or development. — synonyms: become
- verb cause to move around or rotate.
- verb change to the contrary. — synonyms: change_by_reversal, reverse
- verb pass to the other side of. — synonyms: move_around
- verb pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute. — synonyms: grow
- verb let (something) fall or spill from a container. — synonyms: release
- verb move around an axis or a center.
- verb cause to move around a center so as to show another side of. — synonyms: turn_over
- verb to send or let go.
- verb to break and turn over earth especially with a plow. — synonyms: plow, plough
- verb shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel.
- verb change color.
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain. — synonyms: twist, sprain, wrench, wrick, rick
- verb cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics.
- verb accomplish by rotating.
- verb get by buying and selling.
- verb cause to move along an axis or into a new direction.
- verb channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something.
- verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. — synonyms: flex, bend, deform, twist
- verb alter the functioning or setting of.
- verb direct at someone.
- verb have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to. — synonyms: call_on
- verb go sour or spoil. — synonyms: sour, ferment, work
- verb become officially one year older.
Examples
- “a bend in the road”
- “a crook in the path”
- “he took a turn to the right”