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
The defender tried to find his keeper with a half-turn motion, but the ball passed the goalie, Tímár and found the back of the net.
From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2017
"You sail to-morrow evening, Jack?" said Flower, with a careless half-turn towards him.
From A Master Of Craft by Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
