Lathing

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪð/

Lathing (noun)

  1. A machine that shapes wood or metal by rotating it against a cutting tool.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Lathing

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