Definition of turn

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Turn (v. t.) To form in a lathe; to shape or fashion (anything) by applying a cutting tool to it while revolving; as, to turn the legs of stools or tables; to turn ivory or metal..

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Trichiasis :: Trichiasis (n.) A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned in upon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of the lids..
Pac :: Pac (n.) A kind of moccasin, having the edges of the sole turned up and sewed to the upper..
Haw :: Haw (v. i.) To turn to the near side, or toward the driver; -- said of cattle or a team: a word used by teamsters in guiding their teams, and most frequently in the imperative. See Gee..
Convert :: Convert (v. i.) To be turned or changed in character or direction; to undergo a change, physically or morally..
Inboard :: Inboard (a. & adv.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke..
Sabbat :: Sabbat (n.) In mediaeval demonology, the nocturnal assembly in which demons and sorcerers were thought to celebrate their orgies..
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To distort, as a solid body, by turning one part relatively to another about an axis passing through both; to subject to torsion; as, to twist a shaft..
Voluble :: Voluble (a.) Having the power or habit of turning or twining; as, the voluble stem of hop plants..
Overturn :: Overturn (v. t.) To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow.
Obversion :: Obversion (n.) The act of turning toward or downward.
Aversation :: Aversation (n.) A turning from with dislike; aversion.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction..
Onappo :: Onappo (n.) A nocturnal South American monkey (Callithrix discolor), noted for its agility; -- called also ventriloquist monkey..
Jar :: Jar (n.) A turn. [Only in phrase..
Elastic :: Elastic (a.) Springing back; having a power or inherent property of returning to the form from which a substance is bent, drawn, pressed, or twisted; springy; having the power of rebounding; as, a bow is elastic; the air is elastic; India rubber is elastic..
Return :: Return (v. t.) To bat (the ball) back over the net.
Napus :: Napus (n.) A kind of turnip. See Navew.
Species :: Species (n.) A group of individuals agreeing in common attributes, and designated by a common name; a conception subordinated to another conception, called a genus, or generic conception, from which it differs in containing or comprehending more attributes, and extending to fewer individuals. Thus, man is a species, under animal as a genus; and man, in its turn, may be regarded as a genus with respect to European, American, or the like, as species..
Lye :: Lye (n.) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To fly with a bending or waving motion; to turn and wave, like a flock of birds or insects..
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