engine turning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of engine turning
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Though Shapiro taught himself the art of engine turning, he also had an important industry mentor, Santa Barbara watchmaker David Walter, with whom Shapiro began collaborating in 2015.
From Los Angeles Times
This decorative technique is know as guilloché, which was invented in the 1500s and also is known as engine turning.
From Los Angeles Times
A turboprop is a jet engine turning a propeller.
From Washington Post
Around 6:36 a.m., “the train leaving Ankara station crashed into the engine turning back from” doing track work, Transportation Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan told reporters.
From New York Times
His mind was a ceaselessly creative engine, turning out original movie scripts and screen adaptations of his own plays at a fantastic clip.
From Washington Post
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