Lathing
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪð/
Lathing (noun)
- A machine that shapes wood or metal by rotating it against a cutting tool.
- A tool used in pottery to shape clay by spinning it.
Examples
- The craftsman used a lathe to shape the wooden table leg.
- A lathe can create intricate designs on wooden surfaces.
Common collocations: operate a lathe, wood lathe, lathe operator, pottery lathe, spin on a lathe