present participle of turn the corner

present participle of turn a corner

In an ancient racecourse, a post marking where the horses were to turn, which also served as the winning line.

present participle of U-turn

present participle of turn turtle

Synonym of to a hair

(dated, informal, figuratively) To start crying, especially in a way that the speaker finds irritating.

(idiomatic) An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see left, turn.

(chiefly military) A command to a soldier or other person who is marching: turn ninety degrees to your left!

(intransitive, chiefly military) To turn ninety degrees to one's left, especially in response to a military command while marching.