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lathe

/lɑːθ/ noun · British & US
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What does lathe mean?

noun

A machine used for shaping or cutting materials, typically by rotating them against a cutting tool. A device that rotates a workpiece against a cutting tool to shape or cut it.

Example

"The woodworker used a lathe to turn the wooden bowl into a beautiful, symmetrical shape."

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