Synonyms for turning

Synonyms for (noun) turning

Synonyms: turning

Definition: act of changing in practice or custom

Usage: the law took many turnings over the years

Similar words: change

Definition: the action of changing something

Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election


Synonyms: turn, turning

Definition: the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

Usage: he took a turn to the right

Similar words: change of course

Definition: a change in the direction that you are moving


Synonyms: turning

Definition: the activity of shaping something on a lathe

Similar words: formation, shaping

Definition: the act of fabricating something in a particular shape


Synonyms: turning

Definition: the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

Similar words: end product, output

Definition: final product; the things produced


Synonyms: turn, turning

Definition: a movement in a new direction

Usage: the turning of the wind

Similar words: motion, movement

Definition: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something


Synonyms: turning

Definition: a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

Similar words: paring, sliver, shaving

Definition: a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something


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