Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index L lathe: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: lathe Pronunciation: (lā), [key] — n., v., lathed, lath•ing. —n. a machine for use in working wood, metal, etc., that holds the material and rotates it about a horizontal axis against a tool that shapes it. —v.t. to cut, shape, or otherwise treat on a lathe. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: lathe (Thesaurus) lath lather TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: lacuna Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language