Example Sentences
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The crucible was lathed out of a solid block of graphite, a form of carbon which conducts electricity well.
From Time Magazine Archive
There was a smell of lubrication and lathed brass.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
Entire ceiling to be lathed with high-rib metal lath securely nailed directly to ceiling joists.
From The Fairfax County Courthouse by Netherton, Ross De Witt
The milk room is plastered on the inside, the plaster being applied directly to the brick walls, excepting in the case of the ceiling, which is lathed.
From Economy of the Round Dairy Barn by Fraser, Wilber John
The buildings here are much of the same cast as at Parramatta, being in general weather boarded without, and lathed and plastered within.
