How Do You Spell LATHE?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪð] (IPA)

The word "lathe" refers to a machine used for shaping material. It is pronounced /leɪð/ or "layth". The spelling of "lathe" may be confusing because it has been borrowed from the Old English word "læð", which means "a turning motion". The original pronunciation of "læð" was closer to "lahth". However, over time, the "æ" sound changed to "ay" in English, resulting in the modern pronunciation of "lathe". So the spelling of "lathe" reflects its rich linguistic history, revealing the evolution of English pronunciation over time.

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LATHE Meaning and Definition

  1. A lathe is a machine tool used in woodworking, metalworking, and other industries to shape various materials by rotating them against a cutting tool. It consists of a horizontal or vertical bed with a headstock and a tailstock, between which a workpiece can be mounted and rotated. The headstock contains the motor and the spindle that holds the workpiece, while the tailstock can be moved along the bed to support the other end of the workpiece.

    The cutting tool, known as a chisel or a bit, is positioned against the rotating workpiece to remove material and create the desired shape. The lathe allows for precision and accuracy in shaping cylindrical or conical objects, such as bowls, spindles, or shafts. It can also be used to perform various operations like drilling, facing, and knurling.

    There are different types of lathes, including engine lathes, turret lathes, and CNC lathes, each with their own specialized functions and capabilities. Engine lathes are the most common, designed for general-purpose machining of smaller workpieces. Turret lathes have a turret tooling system that allows for quick and automated tool changes. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathes are controlled by computer programs, enabling highly precise and automated machining processes.

    Overall, a lathe is a versatile and essential tool in the manufacturing industry, playing a vital role in creating various components and products with desired shapes and dimensions.

  2. A machine used for turning wood, iron, &c., or for drilling and burnishing.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LATHE

The word "lathe" originates from the Old English word "lǽððe", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*lēþō". This Proto-Germanic word ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*leh₁-", meaning "to let go" or "to leave behind". Over time, the word evolved and took on different forms in various languages. In Middle English, it became "lath" or "latthe", and eventually, in modern English, it settled on the form "lathe". The word "lathe" originally referred to a tool or machine used for turning wood or metal.

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Plural form of LATHE is LATHES

Conjugate verb Lathe

CONDITIONAL

I would lathe
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will lathe
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you lathe
we let´s lathe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lathe

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lathing
you had been lathing
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PRESENT

I lathe
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we lathe
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lathing
you are lathing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lathing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lathed
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lathing
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