- turning radius
- `turning ,radius noun count AMERICANthe smallest amount of space in which a vehicle can move in a complete circle
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Turning radius — The turning radius or turning circle of a vehicle is the radius of the smallest circular turn (ie. U turn) that the vehicle is capable of making.It is often used as a generalized term rather than a numerical figure. For example, a vehicle with a… … Wikipedia
turning radius — The diameter of the circle created by the outer front wheel when making a full turn. There are two ways of measuring the turning radius: curb to curb and wall to wall. The latter is always larger because it takes into account front end overhang.… … Dictionary of automotive terms
turning circle — turning .circle also turning .radius n the smallest space in which a vehicle can drive around in a circle … Dictionary of contemporary English
turning circle — turning ,circle noun count BRITISH a TURNING RADIUS … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
radius — See buffered radius crown radius free radius loaded radius radius rods rolling radius scrub radius static loaded radius turning radius unloaded … Dictionary of automotive terms
radius — noun (plural radii; also radiuses) Etymology: Latin, ray, radius Date: circa 1611 1. a line segment extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or bounding surface 2. a. the bone on the thumb side of the human forearm;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
turning circle — The smallest circle in which a vehicle can turn, i.e., with the wheels on full lock. See turning radius … Dictionary of automotive terms
Turning — is the process whereby a centre lathe is used to produce solids of revolution . It can be done manually, in a traditional form of lathe, which frequently requires continuous supervision by the operator, or by using a computer controlled and… … Wikipedia
Radius of gyration — Gyration Gy*ra tion (j[ i]*r[=a] sh[u^]n), n. 1. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. [1913 Webster] The gyrations of an ascending balloon. De Quincey.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Minimum railway curve radius — 90 foot (27.43 m) radii on the elevated 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Chicago L . There is no room for longer radii at this street intersection The minimum railway curve radius, the shortest design radius, has an… … Wikipedia
