turning meaning and definition

TURNING noun

Definition of turning (noun)

1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
   • "he took a turn to the right"
   • synonyms: turn
2. act of changing in practice or custom
   • "the law took many turnings over the years"
3. a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
4. a movement in a new direction
   • "the turning of the wind"
   • synonyms: turn
5. the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
6. the activity of shaping something on a lathe