penalty turns

A form of penalty turn — In a race, a penalty incurred for a foul, consisting of making one (or more) 360-degree turns of the boat.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of penalty turn
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APA

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MLA

“penalty turns.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/penalty%20turns. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “penalty turns,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/penalty%20turns.

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