turntable

/ˈtɜrnˌteɪbəl/
noun
  1. A rotating platform that plays vinyl records, part of a record player.
    • DJs often use two turntables to mix songs together.
    • My dad's old turntable still produces warm, rich sound.
    • He placed the vinyl record on the turntable and gently lowered the needle.
  2. A rotating platform used to turn vehicles or heavy equipment around, especially on a railway or in a garage.
    • The locomotive was turned around on the railway turntable.
    • The old train station still has a working turntable for steam engines.
    • A turntable in the garage helps mechanics rotate cars easily.
  3. A rotating platform used in a theater to change scenery quickly.
    • Actors stood on the turntable as it slowly rotated to reveal a new set.
    • The theater installed a new turntable to make productions more dynamic.
    • The stage turntable allowed for seamless scene changes during the play.
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