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Turnout

noun

The group that gathers together for a particular occasion.

A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park. Synonym: widening.

A short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass. Synonyms: railroad siding, sidetrack, siding.

What is produced in a given time period. Synonyms: output, outturn.

A set of clothing (with accessories). Synonyms: getup, outfit, rig.

Attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election).

(ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip.

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"Turnout" Quotes from Famous Books

... him for a perfumer's assistant," burst out Michel Chrestien, looking at Lucien's head, and sniffing comically. "You were seen driving about in a very smart turnout with a pair of thoroughbreds, and a mistress for ...

— A Distinguished Provincial at Paris • Honore de Balzac

... was a small pony-carriage, in which sat a buxom lady and a very small page. The sleek little brown pony which drew it ambled along at a methodical pace which showed that it was entirely master of the situation, while the whole turnout had an indescribable air of comfort and good nature. Poor Kate had been so separated from her kind that the sight of people who, if not friendly, were at least not hostile to her, sent a thrill of pleasure into her heart. ...

— The Firm of Girdlestone • Arthur Conan Doyle

... and buggy soon came up to them and passed on, the three boys keeping out of sight until the turnout was gone. Dave ...

— Dave Porter at Star Ranch - Or, The Cowboy's Secret • Edward Stratemeyer

... about a quarter mile and there's a turnout; that way you'll make better time," Drew suggested. "We'll ...

— Ride Proud, Rebel! • Andre Alice Norton

... sports, and his studying, the young collegian did not give up his love for driving. He had a good horse and a fancy cart,—one of the elevated sort with large wheels,—and in this turnout he was seen many a day, driving wherever it pleased him to go. Sometimes he would get on the road with other students, and then there was bound to be more ...

— American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt • Edward Stratemeyer

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