inturn
[ in-turn ]
noun
an inward turn or curve around an axis or fixed point.
Origin of inturn
1Other words from inturn
- inturned, adjective
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Other Idioms and Phrases with inturn
inturn
Also, in turns. In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems, or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns. [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn; take turns.
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