Turn-outs

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Turn-out \Turn"-out`\ (t[^u]rn"out`), n.; pl. {Turn-outs}
     (t[^u]rn"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.
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     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.
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     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.
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     4. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from
        their houses, for a special purpose; the number in
        attendance at a gathering; as, a light turnout for the
        election.
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     5. Net quantity of produce yielded.
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     6. A space alongside a highway where vehicles may stop, esp.
        for emergency purposes, or to admire the view.
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