lathe in Greek
lathe in Greek is τόρνος, τορνεύω — lathe means a machine that shapes a piece of wood, metal, or other material by spinning it against a cutting tool.
lathe in Greek
τόρνος
Pronounced: tornos
(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.
τορνεύω
Pronounced: tornevo
To shape with a lathe.
What does "lathe" mean?
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noun A machine that shapes a piece of wood, metal, or other material by spinning it against a cutting tool.
"The accidental amputation was due to the guard not being on the lathe."
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verb To shape something using a lathe.
"She lathed a set of matching wooden bowls."
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lathe in a sentence
- The accidental amputation was due to the guard not being on the lathe.
- He shaped the bedpost by turning it on a lathe.
- She lathed a set of matching wooden bowls.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lathe" in Greek?
"lathe" in Greek is τόρνος, τορνεύω. lathe means: A machine that shapes a piece of wood, metal, or other material by spinning it against a cutting tool.
How do you pronounce τόρνος?
"lathe" in Greek is τόρνος, pronounced "tornos".
Are there other ways to say "lathe" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "lathe": τόρνος, τορνεύω.
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