Synonyms for

Lathe

Verb / leɪð / Another word for lathe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lathe is a machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, drilling, knurling, or deformation with tools that are applied to the workpiece to create an object which has symmetry about an axis of rotation.

Synonyms & similar words

machine tool rotary spinner turner winder spinneret spooler coil twister weaver molder shaper grinder polisher planer router chisel

Example sentences

  1. My uncle has a lathe in his workshop.
  2. The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wood.
  3. The metalworker used a lathe to create the perfect shape.
  4. A lathe is a very useful machine for making precise cuts.
  5. I watched the lathe spin as the wood was carved.

Quotes

  • The lathe is an ancient tool, dating at least to the Egyptians and, known and used in Assyria, Greece, the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
  • The lathe is an ingenious machine and one of the most useful and important tools in a workshop.
  • The lathe is a miniature cosmos, in which the behavior of the workpiece depends upon a complex interplay of forces.

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