turned
Translation
twisted, sprained, shaped on a lathe
Examples
She is recovering from a turned ankle.
She is recovering from a turned ankle.
The chair has beautifully turned legs.
The chair has beautifully turned legs.
Grammar Patterns
turned ((noun)). She is recovering from a turned ankle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twisted, sprained, shaped
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'turn', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of an ankle that has 'turned' the wrong way, or wood that is 'turned' on a lathe.