| check |
to turn out to be correct (often fol. by "out"). [1/19 definitions] |
| clock radio |
a radio with a built-in clock that can be set to turn the radio on at a given time. |
| clockwise |
in or turning in the direction in which a clock's hands turn. (Cf. counterclockwise.) |
| cock2 |
to tilt to one side or to turn upward, esp. jauntily, alertly, or expectantly. [2 definitions] |
| come out in the wash |
to turn out satisfactorily. [1/2 definitions] |
| consign |
to deliver, transfer, or turn over to another. [1/4 definitions] |
| convolution |
a single turn or twist in such a form. [1/4 definitions] |
| crank |
to turn (a shaft) by use of a mechanical crank, or start (an engine) by use of a crank or other device. [1/6 definitions] |
| cross-eye |
a condition in which one or both eyes turn toward each other. (See strabismus.) |
| curd |
to produce curd from or turn into curd; coagulate. [1/3 definitions] |
| curdle |
to turn into curd; coagulate. |
| cut |
to turn off. [1/25 definitions] |
| dead center |
the maximum or minimum extension of a crank and connecting rod in a reciprocating engine, in which both are in a straight line and the connecting rod cannot turn the crank. [1/2 definitions] |
| deflect |
to turn aside or slant away from a straight course; swerve. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct or prescribed course. [2/6 definitions] |
| differential |
in machinery, a system of gears allowing two or more shafts powered by the same source to turn at different speeds, as in the drive wheels of an automobile when it is turning; differential gear. [1/8 definitions] |
| differential gear |
an arrangement of gears on the rear axle of an automobile that allows one wheel to turn faster than another during turns. |
| dig |
to turn over or remove (dirt or the like) with a shovel or other tool. [1/8 definitions] |
| directional |
a flashing light on an automobile, indicating the direction of a turn; turn signal. [1/3 definitions] |
| directional signal |
any of the lights on a motor vehicle that flash to indicate that the vehicle is about to turn and to show the direction in which it will turn. Directional signals are located on both the front and rear of the vehicle and are activated by the driver; turn signal. |
| dissolve |
to melt or turn to liquid. [1/11 definitions] |