noun
- a machine tool that rotates a workpiece to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, or drilling
Examples
- The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden table leg.
- Metal parts are often machined on a lathe for precision.
- She learned to operate the lathe in her woodworking class.
- The lathe spun the piece of wood as he carved intricate details.
- Industrial lathes can handle large steel components.
- He mounted the brass rod on the lathe to create a decorative piece.