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.
Hence, to revolve as if upon a point of support; to hinge; to depend; as, the decision turns on a single fact.
To undergo the process of turning on a lathe; as, ivory turns well.
a geometric transformation which involves the rotation of a figure in which every point moves through a given number of degrees around a given point; the composition of two flips over intersecting lines of reflection
The direction of rotation imparted on a stone during delivery that determines the curl of the stone. The two turns used in curling are the in-turn and out-turn.
place in the rotation during the bidding phase or the play to a trick.
The rotation of the body during the backswing.
The hand motion that imparts rotation to a ball upon release.
A combination of gradual vertical Squeeze and Mirror effects that cause the displayed picture to appear as though it is rotating about horizontal axis.
When the next bowler is up in the lineup. Also refers to the rotation of the wrist and fingers from left to right.
(3) Rotation.
cause to move around or rotate; "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel; "turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel"
accomplish by rotating; "turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"
a one-quarter rotation of a cube face
a transformation of a figure by turning it about a center point or axis. The amount of rotation is usually expressed in the number of degrees (e.g., a 9° rotation). Also called a Rotation.
see Rotation.
A rotation on the body's axis supported by one or both feet.
The motion of the hand and wrist that imparts rotation to the ball at release.
The alternate actions of each player in the game. Players rotate or take turns rolling the dice, playing the moves, doubling with the cube and picking up the dice.
A rotation transformation of an object or figure.
sideways movement of the ball in its trajectory towards the batsman, caused when the ball bounces on the pitch, by the rotation of the ball; spin(2). That ball had some turn on it. v.t. to get the ball to move sideways when it bounces on the pitch by giving the ball; spin(3). The bowler turned the ball away from the batsman. v.i. (of the ball) to move sideways on bouncing because of turn(1); spin(4). The ball turned a long way.
The transformation that occurs when a figure is turned a certain angle and direction around a point. A turn is also called a rotation.
A turn is 360° or 2π radians. As an angular unit it is mainly useful for large angles, such as in connection with coils and rotating objects. See also winding number.
