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Noun: turntable  'turn,tey-bul
  1. A circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played
    "He carefully placed the vinyl record on the turntable"
     
  2. A rotatable platform with a track; used to turn locomotives and cars
    "The train was directed onto the turntable to change its direction"
     
  3. A revolving tray placed on a dining table
    "She passed the condiments using the turntable";
    - lazy Susan

Derived forms: turntables

Type of: platform, tray

Part of: phonograph, record player

Encyclopedia: Turntable