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Webster 1913 Edition
Turn-out
Turn′-outˊ
(tûrn′outˊ)
, Noun.
pl.
Turn-outs
(tûrn′outsˊ)
. 1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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
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5.
Net quantity of produce yielded.