turning — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun (BrE) ⇨ See also ↑turn ADJECTIVE ▪ next ▪ wrong VERB + TURNING ▪ take ▪ She took a wrong turning and ended up lost … Collocations dictionary
turning pair — Pair Pair (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wood turning — n. the art or process of turning, or shaping, wood on a lathe wood turner n. wood turning adj … English World dictionary
wood turning — noun : the art or process of fashioning wooden pieces or blocks into various forms and shapes by means of a lathe * * * wood turning, adj. the forming of wood articles upon a lathe. [1875 80] * * * wood turning, the making of pieces of wood into… … Useful english dictionary
wood turning — wood turning, adj. the forming of wood articles upon a lathe. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
wood turning — wood′ turn ing n. the forming of wood articles upon a lathe • Etymology: 1875–80 wood′turn er, n. wood′ turn ing, adj … From formal English to slang
bacteriotropic — Turning toward or moving in the direction of bacteria; having an affinity for bacteria. [bacterio + G. trope, a turning] * * * bac·te·ri·o·tro·pic träp ik, trōp adj directed toward bacteria or affecting them in a specific way * * *… … Medical dictionary
left-handed — adj. 1 using the left hand by preference as more serviceable than the right. 2 (of a tool etc.) made to be used with the left hand. 3 (of a blow) struck with the left hand. 4 a turning to the left; towards the left. b (of a racecourse) turning… … Useful english dictionary
monotropic — adj. [Gr. monos, one; tropikos, a turning] 1. Turning in one direction. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Visiting only one kind of flower for nectar; see polytropic … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
rolled — adj. moved by turning over and over; formed into a cylinder, curled up; wrapped around a spool, wound up rəʊl n. cylindrical object; small loaf of bread, bun; somersault; register, list of names; scroll, paper or papers rolled into a cylinder;… … English contemporary dictionary
right-handed — adj. 1 using the right hand by preference as more serviceable than the left. 2 (of a tool etc.) made to be used with the right hand. 3 (of a blow) struck with the right hand. 4 a turning to the right; towards the right. b (of a screw) advanced by … Useful english dictionary