turning

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about turning at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course.

   he took a turn to the right

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.