half turn

Example Sentences

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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

The stroller's instructions told parents that "less than a half turn" of the quick release can be "the difference between safe and unsafe clamping force."

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2019

Then he made a half turn in the direction of Count Rugen and executed a quick and well-formed bow.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman