Category:Turn-out

Turn"-out`, n.; pl. Turn-outs (.

1. The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a Quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; A strike; -- opposed to lockout.

2. A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one Train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a Switch.

3. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an Equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have A fine turn-out.

4. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their Houses, for a special purpose.

5. Net quantity of produce yielded.