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Noun: turning circle
  1. (of a road vehicle) the circular path formed by the wheel furthest from the centre of the turn when turning to the maximum extent
     
  2. (nautical) the path followed by a vessel’s centre of gravity when it makes a complete turn of 360 with a consistent rudder angle

Derived forms: turning circles

Encyclopedia: Turning circle