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countable and uncountable, plural turnovers
The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period. examples
The frequency with which stock is replaced after being used or sold, workers leave and are replaced, a property changes hands, etc. examples
A semicircular pastry made by turning one half of a circular crust over the other, enclosing the filling (usually fruit). examples
(sports) A loss of possession of the ball without scoring. quotations examples
Australia’s 18 turnovers were a costly case of self-harm. So, too, were the two interception tries that ultimately wrecked any chance of Michael Cheika’s side ending their recent grim sequence against the Poms.
2019 October 19, Robert Kitson, “England into World Cup semi-finals after bruising victory over Australia”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media
A measure of leg speed: the frequency with which one takes strides when running, typically given in strides per minute. examples
The act or result of overturning something; an upset. examples
(dated) An apprentice, in any trade, who is handed over from one master to another to complete his time. examples
not comparable
Capable of being turned over; designed to be turned over. quotations examples
Chamoisette glove samples for spring show some very swagger styles with gauntlet tops and turnover cuffs piped and embroidered with harmonious contrasts.
1922, Women's Wear, Toronto, volume 6, page 51