What is another word for act of turning?
Pronunciation: [ˈakt ɒv tˈɜːnɪŋ] (IPA) 
The act of turning can be described in many different ways, depending on the context and the type of movement involved. Some synonyms for turning include twisting, rotating, spinning, pivoting, swiveling, wheeling, and gyration. Twist typically refers to something that is turned around an axis, like a bottle cap being unscrewed. Rotate suggests a circular movement, like the Earth revolving around the sun. Pivot and swivel refer to turning around a fixed point, like a door that swings open and closed. Wheeling describes a circular motion while moving forward. And gyration describes a rapid, whirling motion, like a spinning top.
