the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course | the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) |
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction | one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object |
taking a short walk out and back | one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole |
a favor for someone | a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) |
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession | a segment of a citrus fruit |
turning or twisting around (in place) | a small army unit usually having a special function |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class |
a movement in a new direction | a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon |
an unforeseen development | a specialized division of a large organization |
a circular segment of a curve | a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately |
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive | (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid |
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) | a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people |
| a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope |
| a land unit equal to 1 square mile |