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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. 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. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Net quantity of produce yielded. Source: opted
  6. 6. 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. Source: webster
  7. 7. n. 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. n. 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. n. 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. n. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose. n. Net quantity of produce yielded. Source: ecdict

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