"turn of pace" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turns of pace [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|turns of pace}} turn of pace (plural turns of pace)
  1. a quick increase in speed Synonyms: turn of speed
    Sense id: en-turn_of_pace-en-noun-NfQEIVC4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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