Definition of turn

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Turn (v. t.) To give another direction, tendency, or inclination to; to direct otherwise; to deflect; to incline differently; -- used both literally and figuratively; as, to turn the eyes to the heavens; to turn a horse from the road, or a ship from her course; to turn the attention to or from something..

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Zigzag :: Zigzag (v. t.) To form with short turns.
Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..
Revenue :: Revenue (n.) Hence, return; reward; as, a revenue of praise..
Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer..
Regreet :: Regreet (v. t.) To greet again; to resalute; to return a salutation to; to greet.
Root :: Root (v. t.) To turn up or to dig out with the snout; as, the swine roots the earth..
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc..
Returnless :: Returnless (a.) Admitting no return.
Awry :: Awry (adv. & a.) Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry..
Turnip :: Turnip (v. t.) The edible, fleshy, roundish, or somewhat conical, root of a cruciferous plant (Brassica campestris, var. Napus); also, the plant itself..
Cultivate :: Cultivate (v. t.) To bestow attention, care, and labor upon, with a view to valuable returns; to till; to fertilize; as, to cultivate soil..
Double :: Double (n.) A turn or circuit in running to escape pursues; hence, a trick; a shift; an artifice..
Repay :: Repay (v. t.) To make return or requital for; to recompense; -- in a good or bad sense; as, to repay kindness; to repay an injury..
Throwe :: Throwe (n.) A turning lathe.
Shunt :: Shunt (v. t.) A turning off to a side or short track, that the principal track may be left free..
Return :: Return (v. t.) To give in requital or recompense; to requite.
Yellows :: Yellows (n.) A disease of plants, esp. of peach trees, in which the leaves turn to a yellowish color; jeterus..
Inflection :: Inflection (n.) A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist.
Diverter :: Diverter (n.) One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases..
Verticity :: Verticity (n.) The quality or power of turning; revolution; rotation.
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