1. the art or process of shaping wood, metal, or other materials on a lathe
2. objects made by turning on a lathe
3. a workshop where turning is done

Examples

• He learned the craft of turnery from his grandfather.
• The museum displayed beautiful examples of 18th-century turnery.
• The wooden bowls showed excellent turnery skills.
• She set up a small turnery in her garage.
• The turnery produced chair legs and table spindles.
• His turnery work included both decorative and functional pieces.