half turn

Example Sentences

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He can sketch a character lightly, with only a half turn and a flutter of his lashes, or debauch himself in orgies of gesture and expression.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2022

There’s a push in the skating community for pre-rotation, which might consist of a half turn or more, to be factored into scoring, Edmunds said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Kane, on the half turn, curls the rebound well wide of the far post.

From The Guardian • Jan. 2, 2021

It involves doing one of the most difficult release moves — where she lets go of the high bar — but adds a half turn.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2020

That was queer; the young maester had his cell only a half turn down the stair, within easy earshot.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin