turntable

• Nom désignant une plateforme rotative ou un dispositif, généralement utilisé pour lire des disques vinyles, servir des plats sur une table ou faire pivoter des locomotives et des wagons sur des rails.

A noun referring to a rotating platform or device, commonly used for playing phonograph records, serving food on a dining table, or turning locomotives and cars on a track.

1. Record player componentB1formal

   A rotating circular platform that spins a vinyl record while it is being played, often part of a larger audio system.

   Platine vinyle

   • He placed the vinyl record carefully on the turntable.
   • The turntable's needle needs to be replaced for better sound quality.
   • She bought a vintage turntable to play her old albums.

   Synonymesplatter

2. Revolving serving trayB1formalculinary

   A circular, rotating tray placed on a dining table, used to easily share dishes among diners.

   plaque tournante de table

   • The sushi restaurant uses a turntable to serve dishes to customers.
   • We placed the appetizers on the turntable so everyone could reach them.
   • The lazy Susan is a type of turntable commonly used in Chinese dining.

   Synonymeslazy susan

3. Railway turntableC1formaltechnical

   A rotating platform with a track, used to turn locomotives or other rail vehicles around.

   Plaque tournante ferroviaire

   • The steam engine was driven onto the turntable to be reversed.
   • The old railway station still has a working turntable for locomotives.
   • The turntable allowed the train to change direction without needing a large turning loop.