| 单词 | polelathe |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspole-lathe b. With qualifying words indicating: (a) the source of driving power, as engine-lathe, foot-lathe, hand-lathe, etc.; (b) a special form of construction, as centre-lathe, chuck-lathe, duplex-lathe, mandrel-lathe, pole-lathe, etc.; (c) the kind of work done with it, as chasing-lathe, fluting-lathe, oval-lathe, screw-cutting-lathe, etc.; for which see those words. pole-lathe pole-lathe n. Woodworking a lathe in which the work is turned by a cord passing round it, and fastened at one end to the end of an elastic pole and at the other to a treadle. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine tool > lathe > [noun] > other lathes pole-lathe1815 throw-lathe1875 turret-lathe1875 transfer-lathe1877 trimming-machine1877 portrait lathea1884 semi-automatic1902 chamfering lathe1921 1815 J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art I. 66 The pole lathe..made of the cheapest materials, and in the simplest manner. 1879 J. J. Holtzapffel Turning & Mech. Manip. IV. 20 The turner using the pole lathe..requires the back rest to steady and support his body. 1932 G. M. Boumphrey Story of Wheel 38 When the lathe came here, it was altered into what is called the pole-lathe. 1995 Countryman Summer 21 During this waiting time beside the kiln, Pip practises turnery on a pole-lathe, specialising in the making of one-legged stools. < as lemmas |
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