Afterturn

/ˈæftərˌtɜrn/ noun

A turn or rotation that happens after something else; in sailing, the subsequent maneuvers following an initial turn of the vessel.

Combines 'after' with 'turn' (from Old English 'turnian'). Likely emerges from nautical terminology where sequential maneuvers needed distinct naming.

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