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noun

  • The act of coming forth.
  • The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.
  • A place to pull off a road.

    "When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass."

  • A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.
  • A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
  • A striker.
  • That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.

    "A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turnout."

  • Net quantity of produce yielded.
Synonyms:lay-by

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