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Turn :: 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..

Sledge :: Sledge (n.) A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled..

Center :: Center (n.) A conical recess, or indentation, in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe..

Contort :: Contort (v. t.) To twist, or twist together; to turn awry; to bend; to distort; to wrest..

Alternately :: Alternately (adv.) In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

Introvert :: Introvert (v. t.) To turn or bend inward.

Nocturn :: Nocturn (n.) An office of devotion, or act of religious service, by night..

Wheeling :: Wheeling (n.) A turning, or circular movement..

Pervert :: Pervert (v. t.) To turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt; also, to misapply; to misinterpret designedly; as, to pervert one's words..

Reviving :: Reviving (a. & n.) Returning or restoring to life or vigor; reanimating.

Turn :: Turn (v. t.) To change from a given use or office; to divert, as to another purpose or end; to transfer; to use or employ; to apply; to devote..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of any turning body or of any motion; as, the sweep of a door; the sweep of the eye..

Encash :: Encash (v. t.) To turn into cash; to cash.

Glint :: Glint (v. t.) To glance; to turn; as, to glint the eye..

Swing :: Swing (v. t.) To admit or turn (anything) for the purpose of shaping it; -- said of a lathe; as, the lathe can swing a pulley of 12 inches diameter..

Return :: Return (v. t.) To give back in reply; as, to return an answer; to return thanks..

Requital :: Requital (n.) The act of requiting; also, that which requites; return, good or bad, for anything done; in a good sense, compensation; recompense; as, the requital of services; in a bad sense, retaliation, or punishment; as, the requital of evil deeds..

Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fried dough cake containing fruit; a turnover.

Reward :: Reward (v. t.) To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate..

Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.

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