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zero-turn

/ˈzɪɹ.oʊ̯ˌtɜɹn/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.55 in modern English

Syllables
ze-ro-turn
IPA
/ˈzɪɹ.oʊ̯ˌtɜɹn/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Designed to be able to pivot on the spot, instead of having a wide turning radius.

noun

A zero-turn (adjective sense 1) mower: a ride-on lawnmower designed so that it can pivot on the spot, instead of having a wide turning radius.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Refers to having a turning radius of zero.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈzɪɹ.oʊ̯ˌtɜɹn/
  • British English: /ˈzɪə̯.əʊ̯ˌtɜːn/

Inflected Forms

zero-turns (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

w:lawn tractor pushmower

Questions

How do you pronounce zero-turn?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈzɪɹ.oʊ̯ˌtɜɹn/.
What does zero-turn mean?
Designed to be able to pivot on the spot, instead of having a wide turning radius.
Where does zero-turn come from?
Refers to having a turning radius of zero.

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