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half turn

[haf-turn, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌtɜrn, ˈhɑf- /


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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

Make sure to rotate your plants a quarter to a half turn every week, or they will only grow in the direction facing the sun.

From Seattle Times Aug. 30, 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




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