tour
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taking a short walk out and backtype of:marchethe act of walking somewhere
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the act of turning away or in the opposite directionsynonyms: changement, viragetype of:changement de directionthe act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
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turning or twisting around (in place)type of:rotationthe act of rotating as if on an axis
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(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed successiontypes:coup(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the gametour de battethe batting turn of a cricket player or teamattentionan offensive move in a sport or gamebatte(baseball) a turn trying to get a hitcoupthe act of moving a chess piecetype of:
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a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger buildingsynonyms: clochertypes:pharea tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing shipsclochera tower that supports or shelters a bellclocherthe tower of a churchclochera tower with a large clock visible high up on an outside facetour de contrôlea tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airportminaretslender tower with balconiesflèchea tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the toptour de guetan observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemiesclochera bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a buildingtype of:constructiona thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensivesynonyms: reprisetypes:premier tour de battethe first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
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a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)type of:postethe time period during which you are at work
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the act of changing or reversing the direction of the coursesynonyms: changement, viragetypes:déviationa turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)déviationthe act of turning aside suddenlytype of:changement de directiona change in the direction that you are moving
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a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
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a maneuver in a game or conversation
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movement once around a course
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the act of rotating as if on an axissynonyms: rotationtypes:action de ramerturning an oar parallel to the water between pullsrotationthe act of rotating in a circle or spiraltournoiementthe act of rotating rapidlyréglagethe act of winding or twistingtype of:mouvementa change of position that does not entail a change of location
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusementsynonyms: espièglerie, farce, polissonnerie
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a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)synonyms: petite sortie, promenadetype of:marchethe act of walking somewhere
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(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboardtype of:pièce d'échecsany of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess
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a building that is divided into apartmentssynonyms: gratte-ciel, immeubletype of:bâtiment, construction, édificea structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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