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lathe

Syllabification: (lathe)
Pronunciation: /lāT͟H/

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Definition of lathe

noun

  • a machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive that turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools.

verb

[with object]
  • shape with a lathe.

Origin:

Middle English: probably from Old Danish lad 'structure, frame', perhaps from Old Norse hlath 'pile, heap', related to hlatha (see lade)

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