Turntable: meaning, definitions and examples

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turntable

 

[ หˆtษ™rnหŒteษชbษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A turntable is a circular rotating platform that spins a vinyl record for playback.

Synonyms

phonograph, record player, vinyl player

Examples of usage

  • He placed the vinyl record on the turntable and carefully lowered the needle.
  • The DJ used the turntable to mix and scratch music during the party.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, a turntable refers to a rotating platform used for various purposes, such as display or manufacturing.

Synonyms

revolving base, rotating platform

Examples of usage

  • The product display had a rotating turntable to showcase different angles of the item.
  • The turntable in the factory helped in the assembly process by rotating the components.

Translations

Translations of the word "turntable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toca-discos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฐเฅเคจเคŸเฅ‡เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plattenspieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turntable

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะฐะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gramofon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒผใƒณใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท platine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tocadiscos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pikap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ดํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฒ ุชุดุบูŠู„ ุงู„ุฃุณุทูˆุงู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gramofon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gramofรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”ฑ็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gramofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรถtuspilari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐะผะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrammofon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tocadiscos

Etymology

The word 'turntable' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'turn' and 'table'. It initially referred to a revolving or rotating platform and later became associated with music playback devices, especially vinyl record players. Turntables have evolved over the years from mechanical crank-operated devices to modern electronic versions used by DJs and audiophiles.

See also: downturn, overturn, turn, turnaround, turncoat, turner, turning, turnout, turnover, turnpike.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,930, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.