turning circle

Signification (Anglais)

1. The circular path formed by the wheel furthest from the centre of the turn when turning to the maximum extent.
2. The path followed by a vessel’s center of gravity when it makes a complete turn of 360° with a consistent rudder angle. (FM 55-501)
3. A place where a vehicle can turn and face in the opposite direction.

Synonymes

turntable

Traductions

Wendekreis

draaicirkel

Wendeplatte

rotatoria

rotonda