"turnplate" meaning in English

See turnplate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: turnplates [plural]
Etymology: From turn + plate. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|turn|plate}} turn + plate Head templates: {{en-noun}} turnplate (plural turnplates)
  1. (rail transport) A turntable (rotating platform for turning vehicles). Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-turnplate-en-noun-pZI675u1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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