turret lathe

American  

noun

1. a lathe fitted with a turret.

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turret lathe British  

noun

1. another name for capstan lathe

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Etymology

Origin of turret lathe

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

“There is no question that she is the ‘lathe woman’ in the photograph,” But, that's not a turret lathe or even a lathe at all.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2018

“Pretty Naomi Parker looks like she might catch her nose in the turret lathe she is operating.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2018

Widely used to turn out other machine tools, the W. & S. turret lathe is at the heart of the defense program.

From Time Magazine Archive

And we don't have to call Mr. Heller and say 'Please, can we buy a turret lathe?'

From Time Magazine Archive

This work is done in the Hartness flat turret lathe, built by the Jones & Lamson Machine Co.

From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.