turnings
turnings is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, turnings is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofturnings
- A turn or deviation from a straight course.
Example: "Take the second turning on the left."
- 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.
- The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe.
- The act of turning.
- Shavings produced by turning something on a lathe.
Example: "The turnings get into your trouser turnups!"
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