Vocabulary : Turnip-shell to Turnpiking
Turnip-shell : Any one of several large, thick, spiral marine shells belonging to Rapa and allied genera, somewhat turnip-shaped.Turnix : Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to Turnix or Hemipodius and allied genera of the family Turnicidae. These birds resemble quails and partridges in general appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent islands, where they are called quails (see Quail, n., 3.). See Turnicimorphae.
Turnkey : A person who has charge of the keys of a prison, for opening and fastening the doors; a warder. ;; An instrument with a hinged claw, -- used for extracting teeth with a twist.
Turnkeys : of Turnkey
Turn-out : 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. ;; 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. ;; 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. ;; The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose. ;; Net quantity of produce yielded.
