half-turn

American  

[haf-turn, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌtɜrn, ˈhɑf- /

noun

1. a 180-degree turn; a direct reversal of direction or orientation, as from front to back or left to right.

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Example Sentences

Bonmati had cleverly darted into space between Germany defenders Rebecca Knaak and Franziska Kett, before receiving Del Castillo's pass on the half-turn.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

“Her calmness on the ball is different than everyone on the team, then her ability to get into spaces, get on the half-turn, she’s an excellent player with the ball at her feet,” O’Sullivan said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

The motor kicks in after about a half-turn of the pedals, but I’ll readily admit to using the twist-throttle to kick-start the bike from a dead stop more than once.

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2019

Indeed, it was the kind of shooting opportunity on the half-turn that many strikers would have passed up as too difficult.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2019

So 'twas with me week in, week out, And no more to be said; A moment's look, a hint of doubt, A half-turn of the head.

From The Village Wife's Lament by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

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