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
At length, Mrs. Glass heaved one of her premium sighs and returned her attention to Zooey, who, pushing at his cuticles, had pivoted a half turn toward the morning daylight.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
