English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
Result
Result for Turn-out
Turn-out
(n.)
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.
Turn-out
(n.)
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.
Turn-out
(n.)
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.
Turn-out
(n.)
The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as
from their houses, for a special purpose.
Turn-out
(n.)
Net quantity of produce yielded.