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TURNTABLE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("turntable" is a kind of...):
platform (a raised horizontal surface)
Holonyms ("turntable" is a part of...):
phonograph; record player (machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A rotatable platform with a track; used to turn locomotives and cars
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("turntable" is a kind of...):
platform (a raised horizontal surface)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A revolving tray placed on a dining table
Synonyms:
lazy Susan; turntable
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("turntable" is a kind of...):
tray (an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food)
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