Reversal

/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being reversed..

Definitions by Sense

1. The state of being reversed.
2. An instance of reversing.
3. A change to an opposite direction.
4. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
5. (card games) A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this.
6. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Example Sentences

Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes.

It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.

For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou

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• reversals

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