I.a turning about, twisting, Plat.
II.intr. a turning or wheeling about, of men turning to bay, Soph.; ἐπιστροφαὶ κακῶν renewed assaults of ills, id=Soph.:—of ships, a putting about, tacking, Thuc.
2.a turn of affairs, reaction, id=Thuc.
3.attention paid to a person or thing, regard, Soph., etc.
4.a moving up and down in a place, δωμάτων ἐπιστροφαί occupation of them, Aesch.; ξενοτίμους ἐπ. δωμάτων, of the duties of hospitality, id=Aesch.
