sharp turn
Sudden angular direction change
A sharp turn is a sudden change in direction, typically at a steep angle rather than a gentle curve.
Drivers slow down for sharp turns in the road; hikers encounter sharp turns on switchback trails.
Figuratively, a conversation or narrative can take a sharp turn when the topic changes abruptly: The interview took a sharp turn when she brought up his arrest.
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- swerveAbrupt directional change
- bendCurve or flex
- curveSmooth, angleless line
- blind curveBend with obstructed view
corner · tight corner · veer · zigzag · switchback · winding road · sudden · whip · jerk · hard left · screech · tires · steering · steering wheel · wheel · pivot · abrupt · tight
sharp turnstraight path
Undeviating linear route
straight line · straightaway · direct route · linear path · beeline
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