turning circle
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turning circle
noun turning circles
- The circular path formed by the wheel furthest from the centre of the turn when turning to the maximum extent. But the horse has left his mark, for his successor is a mechanical horse designed to a large extent to copy the leading characteristics of the live horse; easy attachment to or detachment from its load, a small turning circle, a small appetite for petrol, but giving a much higher acceleration and sp
- The path followed by a vessel’s center of gravity when it makes a complete turn of 360° with a consistent rudder angle. (FM 55-501)
- A place where a vehicle can turn and face in the opposite direction.
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noun automotive: path formed by the wheel furthest from the centre
| Español | radio de giro, diámetro de viraje / virada, círculo de giramiento / girada |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Wendekreis |
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title = {turning circle},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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