the tide is on the turn

  • 1on the turn — adverb (or adjective) : in the act or course of turning : at the point of turning tide is on the turn * * * on the turn 1. At the turning point, changing 2. On the point of turning sour • • • Main Entry: ↑turn * * * on the turn british …

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  • 2on the turn — phrasal at the point of turning < tide is on the turn > …

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  • 3turn — [tʉrn] vt. [ME turnen &LT; OE turnian & OFr turner, tourner, both &LT; L tornare, to turn in a lathe, turn &LT; tornus, lathe &LT; Gr tornos, lathe, carpenter s compasses, akin to terein, to bore through: for IE base see THROW] I to cause to&#8230; …

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  • 4Turn — Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 5Turn and turn about — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 6Turn bench — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 7Turn buckle — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 8Turn cap — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 9Turn of life — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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  • 10Turn screw — Turn Turn, n. 1. The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel. [1913 Webster] 2. Change of direction, course, or tendency; different order, position, or aspect of affairs;&#8230; …

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