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pole lathes

pole lathes is the plural of pole lathe.

Meaning of pole lathe

Noun

pole lathe (plural pole lathes)

  1. A simple form of lathe, or a substitute for a lathe, in which the work is turned by means of a cord passing around it, one end being fastened to the treadle, and the other to an elastic pole above.

Questions about pole lathes

What is pole lathes the plural of?
Pole lathes is the plural of pole lathe.

Words near pole lathes in the dictionary

  1. pole hooks
  2. pole hound
  3. pole jam
  4. pole jams
  5. pole lathe
  6. pole lathes
  7. pole of cold
  8. pole piece
  9. pole plate
  10. pole plates
  11. pole position

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