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lathe

/leɪð/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large machine tool used for shaping metal or wood by removing material with tools attached to a head that rotates on a spindle.

    - "The carpenter used his lathe to shape the wooden table legs."
    - "The metalworker operated the lathe to create intricate designs on the machine parts."
Pronunciation
  1. /leɪð/



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  2. /leɪð/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with lathe
bate , fate , hate , mate
Variants
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lathe , lathes , lathed , lathing
Etymology
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From Old French 'lath', a beam or plank, from Latin 'lathus' meaning 'wide'. The tool derived its name from the wooden bed or base on which the workpiece was held.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of a lathe dates back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

  2. The lathe was a crucial tool during the Industrial Revolution, leading to mass production of goods.

  3. The term 'lathe' is also used in the field of geology to describe a layer or stratum of sedimentary rock.

Related Concepts
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  1. metalworking: The process of creating or altering metal using various manufacturing processes, including the use of a lathe.

  2. woodworking: The process of creating or altering wood using various tools, including the use of a lathe.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'lathe' has been used metaphorically to describe a state of being fixed or unyielding, as in John Donne's poem 'The Relic'. In art, the imagery of a lathe has been used to represent industry and craftsmanship. In music, the term 'lathe' is sometimes used to refer to a vinyl record.

How to Memorize "lathe"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large machine with a rotating spindle and various tools attached. Visualize the process of shaping material by removing it as the spindle turns.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lathe' with the image of a machine shop or a woodworking studio.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'lathe' with the phrase 'Large And Turning Hunks of Everything'.

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