Turning Definition & Meaning
turning
- noun
- the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right"
- act of changing in practice or custom; "the law took many turnings over the years"
- a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
- a movement in a new direction; "the turning of the wind"
- the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
- the activity of shaping something on a lathe
"Turning" in song lyrics
See how turning is used in real songs:
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"Look at the sky, see chariots while the Earth is just turning"
Annakin Slayd f/ Killah Priest — Walkin' the Line -
"In that H-Town heads turning"
Baby f/ Mannie Fresh, Stone, TQ, Wolf, Gilly, Mikkey, Petey Pablo, Bizzy, T.I. — Keeps Spinnin' -
"The wood wheels, keep on turning"
Boss Hogg Outlawz — Boss Hogg Outlawz
Words that rhyme with turning
Usage tips for "turning"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does turning mean?
- the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right" act of changing in practice or custom; "the law took many turnings over the years" a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe a movement in a new direction; "the turning of the wind" the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe the activity of shaping something on a lathe
- What part of speech is turning?
- Turning is a noun.
- How many definitions does turning have?
- Turning has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).