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