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Turkish of or having to do with Turkey, or its people or language. [2 definitions]
Turkmenistan a Central Asian country bordered on the west by the Caspian Sea and on the south by Iran and Afghanistan. The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
turmoil a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion.
turn to cause to move around a center point. [22 definitions]
turn down to lower the level of something, such as loudness, temperature, or power. [2 definitions]
turnip a plant that is safe to eat and that has a large white root and hairy leaves that are sometimes used as greens. [2 definitions]
turn one's back on to pay no attention to the needs of; abandon.
turn over to move (something) so that the part that was facing down before is now facing up. [2 definitions]
turn over a new leaf to change one's behavior for the better; make a new start.
turnpike a highway on which drivers are charged a toll.
turn signal any of the lights on a car or other vehicle that flash on and off to show that the vehicle is about to turn and to show which way it will turn. Turn signals are located on both the front and back of the vehicle.
turnstile a device with rotating arms that allows people to pass through one at a time. Turnstiles control movement from one area to another.
turntable the round plate that holds and rotates the record on a record player. [2 definitions]
turn the tables on to reverse a situation in order to gain the advantage.
turn up to increase the level of something, such as loudness, heat, or power. [2 definitions]
turpentine a mixture of oil and resin from certain pines and other related trees. [2 definitions]
turquoise a sky blue or blue-green mineral that is cut and polished for use in jewelry. [3 definitions]
turret a small, circular tower on a larger building such as a castle. [2 definitions]
turtle a reptile with a soft body covered by a hard shell that lives in water or on land. A turtle pulls its head, legs, and tail into its shell for protection.
turtleneck a high, snug collar that folds down. Some sweaters have turtlenecks. [2 definitions]
tusk a long, large, pointed tooth that sticks out from the mouth of some animals. Tusks grow in pairs and may be used to find food or fight. Elephants, walruses, and wild boars have tusks.