tournure

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Synonyms: torture, tournery, tourneur, tournus, tournee, tourtire

Antonyms: torture, tournery, tourneur, tournus, tournee, tourtire

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Noun

1. [[manner|Manner]], [[bearing]].
2. {{lb|en|archaic}} Turning shape, [[contour]]; curvature of a [[figure]] or outline.
3. [[phrasing|Phrasing]], [[turn of phrase]].
4. {{lb|en|fashion|historical}} {{syn of|en|bustle}}: any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist.

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