left turn
/ˌlɛf(t)ˈtɝn/
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.14 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see left, turn.
Example Sentences
- "After a self-titled debut did well, Miracle took a surprising left turn with 2001's Keep It Country."
- "Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, both veterans of the original Wreck-It Ralph team, also pull off some inventive, enlivening left turns that bring to mind the first film."
- "The commanding officer then orders—Shoulder Arms!—Flanks, to the centre advance!—To the right and left turn!—Forward!"
- "[I]f they each step off at the same instant, with the left foot, the sound of their feet will enable them to keep step and time, and march about in this form, as directed by the instructor, to the leading file, "right turn" or "left turn," without confusion."
- "Sun Tzŭ went on: When I say "Eyes front," you must look straight ahead. When I say "Left turn," you must face towards your left hand."
- "When you joined the Territorial Force you joined a body of men who wash their necks and shine their boots. About turn. Into file, left turn."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌlɛf(t)ˈtɝn/
- British English: /ˌlɛf(t)ˈtɜːn/