A machine that rotates a piece of material — wood, metal, or other material — at high speed so that a cutting tool can shape, cut, or drill it into a cylindrical or symmetrical form.
Origin
From Old Norse hlath, related to a structure that holds or supports. Recorded in English since the 14th century. One of humanity's oldest machine tools, predating the industrial revolution by centuries.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Lathe in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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