turning circle
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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However, EA has a particular studio setup and a particular pipeline, and as one of the larger publishers on the market a considerable turning circle.
From Forbes ● May 16, 2013
One80, which is now majority-owned by Eco City, then decks out the interior as specified by the Public Carriage Office, and adjusts the rear wheel steering to achieve the magic turning circle.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 1, 2013
A moment later, she became aware of somebody sitting despondently on the edge of the concrete turning circle.
From Nature ● Oct. 12, 2011
Ken Wharfe, a former royal protection police officer, said it was “old, heavy, has a poor turning circle and has no protective qualities.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2010
Her turning circle was much smaller than that of the larger ship, and she could choose her position, and evade with comparative ease any attempt of her clumsy adversary to ram and run her down.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
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