inturn

American  

[in-turn] / ˈɪnˌtɜrn /

noun

1. an inward turn or curve around an axis or fixed point.

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Usage

What does inturn mean? An inturn is an inward curve or turn, as in The crabs could be found on the large inturn of the beach. Inturn is a rarely-used word that is mostly used to describe the curves found in ancient monuments or natural geographic curves. More often, inturn is used incorrectly for the phrase in turn, which means in a proper order or sequence, as in The bishop spoke to each of the priests in turn. Example: The inturn between your head and shoulder can become tight when you’re stressed.

Other Word Forms

• inturned adjective

Etymology

Origin of inturn

First recorded in 1590–1600; in- ¹ + turn

Example Sentences

Good had de inturn, en he stan' like a rock, En he bleedzd for ter be on top.

From Uncle Remus, his songs and his sayings by Harris, Joel Chandler

He clutched it between his fore paws, their strong inturn being sympathetically reflected in his hind feet, and held it firmly for study.

From Johnny Bear And Other Stories from Lives of the Hunted by Seton, Ernest Thompson