turning
/ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/
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Also seen as: turnings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A turn or deviation from a straight course.
NounRegister: UK
Examples
Take the second turning on the left.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
At hockey, a foul committed by a player attempting to hit the ball who interposes their body between the ball and an opposing player trying to do the same.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “turning” mean?
A turn or deviation from a straight course.
Is “turning” formal or informal?
turning is generally UK.