Phrase guide

left face

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of a person turning to the left.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: especially

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vasen käännös — military: act of turning left
  • Finnish: käännös vasempaan — military: act of turning left
  • Finnish: käännös vasempaan - päin! — military: act of turning left
  • Tagalog: harap sa kaliwa — military: act of turning left