Lathe (Noun)
Meaning
Machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The craftsman used a lathe to carefully shape the intricate wooden vase.
- She positioned the metal rod in the lathe, ensuring it was securely held in place before beginning the machining process.
- Woodworking students gathered around the lathe, eager to try their hand at turning the bowl-shaped workpiece.
- His skills on the lathe earned him recognition as a master woodworker, and he often taught others his techniques.
- By combining his 3D design software skills with experience working on the lathe, the engineer was able to bring his vision for a new mechanical component to life.