turning

A deviation from a straight course; a turn.

The shaping of metal or wood on a lathe.

Shavings produced in shaping metal on a lathe.

The act of one who or of that which turns. Specifically

The practice of regular gymnastics according to the system of F. L. Jahn. See turner, 4.

A winding; deviation from the straight, direct, or established course; a bend; a turn; also, the place where a road or street diverges or branches out from another.

Milit., a manœuver by which an enemy or a position is turned.

In obstetrics, the rectification of a malpresentation by bringing down the head or the feet. See version.

The art or practice of shaping objects by means of cutting-tools while the objects themselves are revolved rapidly on a lathe.