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LATHE

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Lathe.

How to pronounce lathe:

US

Lathe - as a noun

Machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shaper11shaping machine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lathe - as a verb

To invite; bid; ask.

To shape with a lathe.

To produce a three-dimensional model by rotating a set of points around a fixed axis.

Example Sentences

"He used a lathe to shape the piece of wood into a perfect cylinder."
"The carpenter operated the lathe to create intricate designs on the wooden furniture."
"I watched as the metalworker skillfully turned the metal on the lathe."
"The lathe spins the workpiece while the cutting tool shapes it."
"An experienced turner can achieve remarkable precision with a lathe."
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Word Game Points

Is LATHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lathe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LATHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LATHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lathe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LATHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LATHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lathe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LATHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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