counterturn
Turn the other way
A counterturn is a turn in the opposite direction, reversing or offsetting a previous turn.
In skating and dance, it's a specific maneuver where the body rotates against the direction of travel.
More broadly, any reversal of direction or course: The plot takes a counterturn in the final act.
Point of rotation
- reverseTurn to opposite
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- foxtrotSmooth partner dance
ballroom · quickstep · swing · rotation · partner · lead · follow · spin
Rotating motion or surprise
- reversalComplete change of direction
- pivotPoint of rotation
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
surprise · subversion · irony · dramatic · reveal · misdirection · setup · payoff
Abrupt directional change
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
drift · oversteer · understeer · correction · fishtail · skid · traction · recovery
Deceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- flankingAt the sides of
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
- repositioningMoving to new spot
tactical · gambit · chess · reversal · response · parry · riposte · defensive
pivot
Point of rotation
foxtrot · ballroom · quickstep · swing · rotation · partner · lead · follow · spin · whirl
twist
Rotating motion or surprise
unexpected · surprise · subversion · irony · dramatic · reveal · misdirection · setup · payoff · turnaround
swerve
Abrupt directional change
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- steeringControlling direction of movement
wheel · drift · oversteer · understeer · correction · fishtail · skid · traction · recovery · handbrake
feint
Deceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- flankingAt the sides of
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
repositioning · tactical · gambit · chess · reversal · response · parry · riposte · defensive · offensive
carving
Shaping by cutting away
traverse · switchback · downhill · parallel · stem · telemark · snowplow · schuss · fall line · powder