Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A small steamer, torpedoboat, or launch in which the dead-wood astern is cut away and two rudders are fitted, one forward in place of the dead-wood and one in the usual place abaft the screws, to give ability to turn quickly. The design is known as the turn-about system.
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- adverb
sequentially ;in turn - noun Alternative spelling of
turnabout ..
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Examples
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And remember that turn-about is fair play, so maybe chalk one up for serfdom today, but next year, you may be threatening to move to Canada again … cwr says:
Matthew Yglesias » Constitutional Objections to Health Reform 2010
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I think the Bush presidency was a major failure, but the way libs treated, it appeasr turn-about is fair play.
GA congressman describes hate mail, Nazi graffiti after protests 2009
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As Wyclef Jean announces his regrettable turn-about to contest Haiti's electoral rule of law (a law he has no previous record of dissension toward), his PR team is mobilizing.
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The comment marks a turn-about in Germany's position - previously it had opposed publication of the tests checking the banks 'stability, citing fears the results could spook investors.
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Brand development is taking a 180 degree turn-about.
Bloggers Taking Over the World « California Life: Better Than Happy Hour 2008
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This turn-about was perceived by most of those who brought him to power as a betrayal.
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As Wyclef Jean announces his regrettable turn-about to contest Haiti's electoral rule of law (a law he has no previous record of dissension toward), his PR team is mobilizing.
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As Wyclef Jean announces his regrettable turn-about to contest Haiti's electoral rule of law a law he has no previous record of dissension toward, his PR team is mobilizing.
Sean Penn: Third Person Once Removed Sean Penn 2010
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But if you think all romances are overexaggerations I can see that this type of appropiation would annoy you; instead of merely being annoyed at the turn-about, that Ukes are choosing to take from clothing, facial expressions, emotions, and chivalry.
A few moments of theory, and many minutes of pure arousal. Elizabeth McClung 2009
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“Now, in an amazing turn-about of self interest motivated by Comcast, the largest cable company which owns a significant stake in TV One, you argue that TV One should be the only voice.”
TV One Vs Urban TV « 2009
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