wood turning

noun

1. the forming of wood articles upon a lathe.

Other Word Forms

• wood-turning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood turning¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It was his ball forward that set up the opener against Everton and the 24-year-old's goal in the game was coolly taken - receiving a pass from Wood, turning a defender, and converting with aplomb.

From BBC

Extreme heat bakes moisture from wood, turning it into ideal fuel.

From Seattle Times

In the interview, Hannah explains how her original plan to write a cookbook turned into an immersive reporting experience, where she practiced and documented multiple artisanal disciplines, like sake brewing and wood turning.

From Slate

“No. For days and days I saw him holding that piece of wood, turning it around and around. He’d get out his knife, but he just couldn’t seem to take the first cut. Then you know what he did? He placed that piece of wood on our dresser, and he said, ‘Sairy, I’m putting this here for a while.

From Literature

The beaver chewed and gnawed and carved up that piece of wood, turning it over and over in his paws.

From Literature