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Webster 1913 Edition

Turn-out

Turn′-outˊ

(tûrn′outˊ)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Turn-outs
(tûrn′outsˊ)
.
1.
The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; – opposed to lockout.
2.
A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.
3.
That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage;
as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine
turn-out
.
5.
Net quantity of produce yielded.

Definition 2024

turn-out

turn-out

See also: turnout and turn out

English

Noun

turn-out ‎(plural turn-outs)

  1. attendance; crowd
  2. (dated) A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
  3. A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.
  4. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.
    A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.
  5. Net quantity of produce yielded.

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