engine turning

American  

noun

1. ornamentation having the form of a pattern of circular arcs, engraved by a rose engine.

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Etymology

Origin of engine turning

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.

From Salon

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