Turn-about
adv, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative spelling of turnabout. alt-of, alternative
- 1 sequentially; in turn not-comparable
"He not only sold matches like any ordinary match-man, but he drew pavement pictures as well. He did these things turn-about according to the weather. If it was wet, he sold matches because the rain would have washed away his pictures if he had painted them. If it was fine, he was on his knees all day, making pictures […]"
Example
More examples"He not only sold matches like any ordinary match-man, but he drew pavement pictures as well. He did these things turn-about according to the weather. If it was wet, he sold matches because the rain would have washed away his pictures if he had painted them. If it was fine, he was on his knees all day, making pictures […]"
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