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a.
Admitting of being turned over; made to be turned over; as, a turnover collar, etc.
n.
A large revolving platform, for turning railroad cars, locomotives, etc., in a different direction; -- called also turnplate.
a.
A plant of the genus Heliotropium; heliotrope; -- so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
n.
A semicircular pie or tart made by turning one half of a circular crust over the other, inclosing the fruit or other materials.
imp. & p. p.
of Turnpike
v. t.
To form, as a road, in the manner of a turnpike road; into a rounded form, as the path of a road.
n.
Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea quail, sea lark, sparkback, and skirlcrake.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Turnpike
n.
The act or result of turning over; an upset; as, a bad turnover in a carriage.
n.
A turnpike road.
n.
A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting.
n.
That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.
pl.
of Turn-out
a.
A purple dye obtained from the plant turnsole. See def. 1 (d).
n.
One who turns a spit; hence, a person engaged in some menial office.
n.
Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to Turnix or Hemipodius and allied genera of the family Turnicidae. These birds resemble quails and partridges in general appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent islands, where they are called quails (see Quail, n., 3.). See Turnicimorphae.
n.
A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike, n., 1.
pl.
of Turnkey
n.
A turntable.
n.
A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of beasts, but admitting a person to pass between the arms; a turnstile. See Turnstile, 1.
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