three-point turn

noun

: a way of turning a vehicle around in a small space by going forward, turning to one side, then backing up, turning so as to face the other direction, then going forward again

Examples of three-point turn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When these modern ships rotate in the turning basin – the nautical equivalent of a three-point turn – there is often less than 150 feet of clearance between each side of the estuary, according to the Port of Oakland. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

As the driver made a three-point turn in the driveway, the footage appeared to show Reilly shoot at the car. — ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

Officers said tire tracks indicate the vehicle was driving north of Catlett to a 90-degree turn, where the driver tried to attempt a three-point turn. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

In a prior incident on March 13, Ebert allegedly pulled up his vehicle toward William Yates in the neighborhood to yell obscenities at him before making a three-point turn and driving toward him at a high speed, William Yates told investigators, according to the Times. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for three-point turn

• overturn
• taciturn
• unconcern
• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne