half turn
Example Sentences
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He could take the ball on the half-turn from defence and drive up the pitch.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025
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
It involves a mad sprint down the runway, a half-turn into the vault table and a double back-flip with a full twist in the air.
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2016
Every command made an irresistible impression on Bartek; hearing this 'Be quick' he drew himself up, held his hand stiffly to his side, and, having made a half-turn, marched in the direction indicated.
From Tales by Polish Authors by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
