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Meaning of turns
verb
- (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
- (heading) To change condition or attitude.
- To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.
- (usually with over) To complete. Example: They say they can turn the parts in two days.
- To make (money); turn a profit. Example: We turned a pretty penny with that little scheme.
noun
- A change of direction or orientation. Example: Give the handle a turn, then pull it.
- A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
- A walk to and fro. Example: Let's take a turn in the garden.
- A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others. Example: They took turns playing with the new toy.
- A spell of work, especially the time allotted to a person in a rota or schedule. Example: I cooked tonight, so it's your turn to do the dishes.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.