turning piece
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of turning piece
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Then, there were other side-scenes not of much account, owing to lack of room, and on each wing a turning piece with three broad flats representing three different subjects.
From The Wonders of Pompeii by Monnier, Marc
In the case of a semicircular or elliptical arch with 4� in. soffit this turning piece would be constructed of ribs cut out of 4 in. stuff with ties and braces.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various
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