J-turn

Animation of a J-turn

Meaning

Noun

A 180-degree turn in a vehicle, where the vehicle starts in reverse and ends driving forwards so that the direction of travel remains the same.

Origin

J + turn, from the similarity to the shape of the letter J.

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