turntable
ˈtɜːnˌteɪbəl
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Definition of turntable - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
diningrevolving tray on a dining table
  • The dishes were easily accessible on the turntable.
2.
musicDatedcircular platform rotating records on a record playerDated
  • He placed the vinyl on the turntable.
gramophone phonograph record player
3.
transportationRarerotating platform for turning locomotives or vehiclesRare
  • The train was positioned on the turntable for redirection.
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Images of turntable

  • turntable: revolving tray on a dining table
    revolving tray on a dining table
  • turntable: circular platform rotating records on a record player
    circular platform rotating records on a record player
  • turntable: rotating platform for turning locomotives or vehicles
    rotating platform for turning locomotives or vehicles

Expressions with turntable

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telescopic ladder on a pivoting base
The firefighters used a turntable ladder to reach the roof.

Origin of turntable

English, turn (rotate) + table (flat surface)

Terms with turntable included in their meaning

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music
perspex cover for a record player's turntable
music playback
disc made of vinyl played on a turntable
music
hard surface of a turntable for records
music
produce sound on a turntable
music
play a vinyl record on a turntable
music
record turntable or CD player
railroad
Railroad worker operating a turntable
music
device that automatically changes records on a turntable

Examples of turntable in a sentence

  • He spun the turntable to reach the condiments.
  • The DJ scratched the record on the turntable.
  • She admired the vintage turntable in the shop window.
  • The locomotive was carefully rotated on the turntable.
  • They used the turntable to change the direction of the vehicle.

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  1. French:plateau tournant, tourne-disque, ...
  2. German:Drehteller, Plattenteller, ...
  3. Italian:piatto girevole, giradischi, ...
  4. Spanish:plato giratorio, tocadiscos, ...
  5. Portuguese:prato giratório, gira-discos, ...
  6. Chinese:转盘, 唱盘, ...
  7. Japanese:ターンテーブル, レコードプレーヤー, ...
  8. Arabic:صِينِيَّة دَوَّارَة, صَحْن دَوّار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגָּשׁ מִסְתּוֹבֵב, פָּטִיפוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:поворотный стол, проигрыватель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обертовий піднос, програвач, ...
  12. Hindi:घूमने वाली ट्रे, रिकॉर्ड मंच, ...

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