lathe

• Werkzeugmaschine zur spanenden Bearbeitung von Metall oder Holz, bei der das Werkstück um eine horizontale Achse rotiert und ein feststehendes Schneidwerkzeug die Form vorgibt.

A machine tool used for shaping metal or wood, in which the workpiece rotates about a horizontal axis against a fixed cutting tool.

1. Machine tool for shapingB2formaltechnical

   A machine tool that rotates a workpiece about a horizontal axis against a fixed cutting tool, used for shaping metal, wood, or other materials.

   Drehmaschine

   • The carpenter used a lathe to turn the wooden table leg.
   • Precision parts are often made on a metalworking lathe.
   • He learned to operate a lathe during his apprenticeship.
   • The workshop has several lathes for different types of work.