half turn

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Bonmati had cleverly darted into space between Germany defenders Rebecca Knaak and Franziska Kett, before receiving Del Castillo's pass on the half-turn.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

But that’s not enough for Malinin, who said “the idea is definitely in my mind” of doing the extra half-turn and conquering the once-unfathomable territory of a quintuple jump.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023

William Agada, a midseason signing, used a half-turn to slip a Daniel Salloi assist past Frei’s outstretched arms in the 41st minute.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

The motor kicks in after about a half-turn of the pedals, but I’ll readily admit to using the twist-throttle to kick-start the bike from a dead stop more than once.

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2019

So 'twas with me week in, week out, And no more to be said; A moment's look, a hint of doubt, A half-turn of the head.

From The Village Wife's Lament by Hewlett, Maurice Henry