tight turn
Acute directional change
A tight turn is a sharp change of direction with a small radius, requiring more control than a gradual curve.
Vehicles, aircraft, and skiers make tight turns when space is limited or quick maneuvering is needed: The motorcycle made a tight turn at the intersection.
Figuratively, a tight turn can describe any abrupt shift in plans or narrative direction.
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- hard leftExtreme political shift
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- swerveAbrupt directional change
sharp right · curve · bend · pivot · steering · steering wheel · wheel · brake · drift · skid · lose control · switchback · racing line · maneuver · angle · road · banking · lean
- drivingdrive, steering, driver, acceleration, motorist
- flight maneuversdive, climb, roll, glide, loop
- hockey skillspuck handling, stickhandling, deke, deking, dangle
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