radius of turning
1Turning radius — The turning radius or turning circle of a vehicle is the radius of the smallest circular turn (ie. U turn) that the vehicle is capable of making.It is often used as a generalized term rather than a numerical figure. For example, a vehicle with a… …
2Turning — is the process whereby a centre lathe is used to produce solids of revolution . It can be done manually, in a traditional form of lathe, which frequently requires continuous supervision by the operator, or by using a computer controlled and… …
3turning radius — turning ,radius noun count AMERICAN the smallest amount of space in which a vehicle can move in a complete circle …
4turning circle — turning .circle also turning .radius n the smallest space in which a vehicle can drive around in a circle …
5turning circle — turning ,circle noun count BRITISH a TURNING RADIUS …
6radius — See buffered radius crown radius free radius loaded radius radius rods rolling radius scrub radius static loaded radius turning radius unloaded …
7radius — noun (plural radii; also radiuses) Etymology: Latin, ray, radius Date: circa 1611 1. a line segment extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or bounding surface 2. a. the bone on the thumb side of the human forearm;… …
8turning radius — The diameter of the circle created by the outer front wheel when making a full turn. There are two ways of measuring the turning radius: curb to curb and wall to wall. The latter is always larger because it takes into account front end overhang.… …
9Radius of gyration — Gyration Gy*ra tion (j[ i]*r[=a] sh[u^]n), n. 1. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. [1913 Webster] The gyrations of an ascending balloon. De Quincey.… …
10turning circle — The smallest circle in which a vehicle can turn, i.e., with the wheels on full lock. See turning radius …
