(Scotland) A piece of work; assistance contributed to some endeavour.

(dated) An act of unkindness or enmity. / (dated) A change for the worse.

(dated) An act of unkindness or enmity.

(dated) To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.

Alternative form of twist the knife

present participle of turn tail

simple past tense and past participle of turn tail

(archaic) To return. / (archaic) To make a stand.

Of a boat or ship, the ability to go fast when needed.

A tool for shaping the cutting edges of the tools used in seal engraving. / a handheld tool for woodturning (e.g. chisel, gouge)