turning point
1. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend (Freq. 1) - the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations • Syn: landmark, watershed • Hypernyms: juncture, occasion • Hyponyms: Fall of Man, road to Damascus 2. the intersection of two streets - standing on the corner watching all the girls go by • Syn: corner, street corner • Derivationally related forms: corner (for: corner) • Hypernyms: intersection, crossroad, crossway, crossing, carrefour • Hyponyms: blind corner
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