turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: a revolvable platform: such as
a
: a rotating platform that carries a phonograph record
b
: a platform with a track for turning wheeled vehicles (such as locomotives)
c
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There are turntables and sound equipment.
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Brian Dennehy embodied him as a kind of fallen giant, a weary figure worn down on the turntable of life.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The collection also included SL-700 Technics turntables — items Hall identifies as sacred in Biz’s world.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Similar to standard microwaves, miniature versions usually come with a turntable that rotates to ensure the food heats up evenly.
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Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Brian Dennehy embodied him as a kind of fallen giant, a weary figure worn down on the turntable of life.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The collection also included SL-700 Technics turntables — items Hall identifies as sacred in Biz’s world.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Similar to standard microwaves, miniature versions usually come with a turntable that rotates to ensure the food heats up evenly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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