turntable

turntable Definition

turn·table (tʉrn′tā′bəl)

noun

a circular rotating platform; specif.,

a platform of this kind for supporting a phonograph record being played; also, such a platform together with the tonearm, stylus, etc.
a platform carrying track to turn a locomotive around

turntable Usage Examples

Converse of object

rotate: Designs were applied to models, which were then viewed on a rotating turntable through a periscope.
connect: The channel is used for connecting a turntable or record deck.
operate: You can see her right foot is pressing on a lever which operates the turntable.
supply: Turning a problem around Published: 01 July, 2005 British Turntable has supplied a manually-operated car turntable for a new forecourt in Jersey.
buy: Actually, the moment my friends were like ' do you want to buy turntables?

Adjective modifier

automotive: For further information on automotive turntables please contact us with your specific inquiry.
portable: Fitted with jack to enable turning, later carried portable turntable.
revolutionary: Verdict A more accessible version of Q Bert's revolutionary turntable and mixer concept.
old: Stemming from two crusty old turntables, the first remix tapes of his musical ideas were created.
small: Here, access to the companies ' yards was controlled by small turntables which would turn wagons off the main sidings at 90 degrees.

Modifies a noun

ladder: For the man's safety, the turntable ladder was raised with Firefighter Bailey on board.
ferry: Optional crossing to Glenelg on Scotland's last turntable ferry - fabulous views... .
pit: Parts of the original turntable pits have been found.
unit: The turntable units were chosen from British Turntable's extensive portfolio of standard vehicle display revolves.

Noun used with modifier

wagon: April 2 1995 Irwell, now ready to go, is turned on the wagon turntable at Marley Hill by Driver Andrew Knott.
display: British Turntable's range of product display turntables can be used in a wide variety of ways.
foot: The shed was a two road brick shed with a 20 foot turntable.
drive: First up is the brand new T.60 direct drive turntable.
car: Turning a problem around Published: 01 July, 2005 British Turntable has supplied a manually-operated car turntable for a new forecourt in Jersey.
record: The record turntable has cue, auto return and off function.

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