English definition of Turn

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of turn

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of turn is as below...

Turn (v. t.) To change the form, quality, aspect, or effect of; to alter; to metamorphose; to convert; to transform; -- often with to or into before the word denoting the effect or product of the change; as, to turn a worm into a winged insect; to turn green to blue; to turn prose into verse; to turn a Whig to a Tory, or a Hindu to a Christian; to turn good to evil, and the like..

Lern More About Turn

☛ Wiki Definition of Turn

☛ Wiki Article of Turn

☛ Google Meaning of Turn

☛ Google Search for Turn

Turn :: Turn (n.) An embellishment or grace (marked thus, /), commonly consisting of the principal note, or that on which the turn is made, with the note above, and the semitone below, the note above being sounded first, the principal note next, and the semitone below last, the three being performed quickly, as a triplet preceding the marked note. The turn may be inverted so as to begin with the lower note, in which case the sign is either placed on end thus /, or drawn thus /..

Recriminate :: Recriminate (v. i.) To return one charge or accusation with another; to charge back fault or crime upon an accuser.

Cycle :: Cycle (n.) An interval of time in which a certain succession of events or phenomena is completed, and then returns again and again, uniformly and continually in the same order; a periodical space of time marked by the recurrence of something peculiar; as, the cycle of the seasons, or of the year..

Refracted :: Refracted (a.) Turned from a direct course by refraction; as, refracted rays of light..

Hoe :: Hoe (v. t.) To cut, dig, scrape, turn, arrange, or clean, with a hoe; as, to hoe the earth in a garden; also, to clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe; as, to hoe corn..

Sneer :: Sneer (v. i.) To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression..

Peach :: Peach (v. i.) To turn informer; to betray one's accomplice.

Recriminate :: Recriminate (v. t.) To accuse in return.

Revibrate :: Revibrate (v. i.) To vibrate back or in return.

Saturnian :: Saturnian (a.) Of or pertaining to the planet Saturn; as, the Saturnian year..

Face :: Face (v. i.) To turn the face; as, to face to the right or left..

Topple :: Topple (v. t.) To throw down; to overturn.

Throw :: Throw (n.) A turner's lathe; a throwe.

Hurl :: Hurl (v. t.) To twist or turn.

Flexion :: Flexion (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning.

Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To turn, as on a pivot; to move round; to swivel; as, the needle of a compass traverses; if it does not traverse well, it is an unsafe guide..

Swivel :: Swivel (a.) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; -- called also swivel gun..

Torsion :: Torsion (n.) That force with which a thread, wire, or rod of any material, returns, or tends to return, to a state of rest after it has been twisted; torsibility..

Turn :: Turn (n.) Incidental or opportune deed or office; occasional act of kindness or malice; as, to do one an ill turn..

Rotatory :: Rotatory (a.) Turning as on an axis; rotary.