Turning

English

Verb

turning

1. The present participle and gerund turn
   • The Earth is turning about its axis as we speak
   • He made wooden soldiers by turning them on a hand lathe

Noun

turning (turnings )

1. (British): A turn or deviation from a straight course
   • Take the second turning on the left
2. The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe
3. (plural only): The shavings produced by turning something on a lathe
   • The turnings get into your trouser turnups