lathe
noun
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Definition of lathe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a machine in which work is rotated about a horizontal axis and shaped by a fixed tool
lathe
verb
lathed;
lathing
Definition of lathe (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cut or shape with a lathe
Examples of lathe in a Sentence
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From the air-conditioning vents to the electric wiring — even creating their own tap handles on an old lathe — the Bolstrom family is built into Front Pourch. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "How one family's love of beer leads to Phoenix's newest brewery, Front Pourch," 31 Aug. 2019 His Innovation Workshop in Atlanta is a neat grid of computerized lathes, battery boxes, drills, metal shavings and computer screens that spin special effects in three dimensions. — Jeffrey Fleishman, chicagotribune.com, "Georgia’s abortion ban forces political reckoning among TV and film workers," 24 June 2019 His Innovation Workshop in Atlanta is a neat grid of computerized lathes, battery boxes, drills, metal shavings and computer screens that spin special effects in three dimensions. — Jeffrey Fleishman, latimes.com, "Georgia's abortion ban forces political reckoning among TV and film workers," 23 June 2019 In addition to their gardens, the couple also built a carriage house, a lathe house and a potting shed. — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Minutes from downtown, a garden wonderland — and you can see it in July," 20 June 2019 There's something hypnotic about watching Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. shape its Floating Block Table on a lathe. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "You Need to See How This "Self-Healing" Table Is Made," 8 July 2019 The workshops, known as Mobile Technology Repair Complexes, are powered by renewable energy and stuffed with tools including lathes, welders, and 3D printers. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "U.S. Commandos Have Their Own Mobile, Modular Workshops," 30 May 2018 Using his army of tools, a mighty wood lathe, and solid block of wood, Kennard saws and sharpens the wood to create the decorative boxes. — Jordan Valinsky, Popular Mechanics, "This Short Documentary Captures the Strange Beauty of Woodcarving," 11 May 2015 Jack White's Third Man Records celebrated King Records in 2013 by revitalizing a lathe record-maker from Cincinnati. — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Jack White pays homage to King Records Cincinnati before Bunbury," 4 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lathe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lathe
noun
English Language Learners Definition of lathe
: a machine in which a piece of wood or metal is held and turned while being shaped by a sharp tool
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lathe
noun
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Kids Definition of lathe
: a machine in which a piece of material (as wood) is held and turned while being shaped by a tool
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